35055 ZIP Code — Cullman, AL
Cullman County, Alabama
ZIP code 35055 is located in Cullman, Alabama, within Cullman County. It covers approximately 63.81 square miles and serves a population of 22,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.
About ZIP code 35055
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $56,769. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,521
population
63.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cullman | Acceptable |
| Cullman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35058 Cullman (6.2 mi)
35083 Holly Pond (8.7 mi)
35077 Hanceville (10.3 mi)
35031 Blountsville (10.8 mi)
35019 Baileyton (12.5 mi)
35179 Vinemont (13.9 mi)
35057 Cullman (14.1 mi)
35621 Eva (14.1 mi)
35087 Joppa (14.4 mi)
35049 Cleveland (14.9 mi)
35079 Hayden (15 mi)
35098 Logan (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,521 |
| Population density | 353 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1494 |
| Longitude | -86.7474 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 256 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.1% | 51.0% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 31.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 15.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.1% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
22,521
Population
353
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$56,769
Median household income
$31,793
Per capita income
$185,300
Median home value
$851
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
7,275
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
495
Under 5
540
684
5–9
746
613
10–14
668
699
15–19
762
680
20–24
741
1,204
25–34
1,312
1,409
35–44
1,535
1,666
45–54
1,815
698
55–59
761
570
60–64
620
1,143
65–74
1,245
665
75–84
725
251
85+
274
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,787 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 17,734 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,303 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,671 | 88.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,219 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 867 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 214 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.1% | 51.0% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 31.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 15.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.1% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $56,769 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
24.6%
$200k–$300k
24.8%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,300 |
| Median rent / month | $851 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.1% |
| Electricity | 76.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,315 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 327 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,928 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,836 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,057 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,991 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 21.5% |
| Married | 50.4% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 519 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 237 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,927 | 37.8% |
| High school | 1,313 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,099 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail trade
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Construction
8.0%
Professional & management
7.1%
Public administration
5.8%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.9% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,051 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,486 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 277 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 170 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 107 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,904 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 21,707 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 16,020 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 197 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 617 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 268 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,573 | 20.3% |
| Italian | 3,560 | 15.8% |
| French | 2,870 | 12.7% |
| Polish | 201 | 0.9% |
| English | 77 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35055
What city is ZIP code 35055 in?
ZIP code 35055 is primarily assigned to Cullman, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35055 in?
ZIP code 35055 falls within Cullman County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 35055 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 35055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35055?
The median home value in ZIP code 35055 is $185,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 35055?
ZIP code 35055 has an estimated population of 22,521 residents, with a density of 353 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35055?
The median household income in ZIP code 35055 is $56,769, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35055 in?
ZIP code 35055 observes the CST timezone.