Etowah County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 13 ZIP codes · 7 cities
13
ZIP codes
103,162
population (2021)
-1.2%
pop change since 2010
01055
FIPS code
Etowah County ZIP code map
About Etowah County
Etowah County is located in Alabama and contains 13 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 103,162 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.2% from 104,430 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Etowah County is 01055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 103,162 |
| 2010 population | 104,430 |
| Change | -1.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01055 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Etowah County
ZIP codes for Etowah County, AL (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35902 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35903 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35904 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35905 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35906 | Rainbow City | Etowah | View map |
| 35906 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35907 | Gadsden | Etowah | View map |
| 35952 | Altoona | Etowah | View map |
| 35954 | Attalla | Etowah | View map |
| 35956 | Boaz | Etowah | View map |
| 35972 | Gallant | Etowah | View map |
| 35990 | Walnut Grove | Etowah | View map |
Demographics & statistics
106,944
Population
41.8
Median age
$51,800
Median household income
$28,397
Per capita income
$144,640
Median home value
$723
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
38,285
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,030
Under 5
3,156
3,041
5–9
3,168
3,228
10–14
3,363
3,059
15–19
3,187
3,214
20–24
3,348
6,281
25–34
6,542
6,207
35–44
6,465
6,977
45–54
7,267
3,565
55–59
3,714
3,585
60–64
3,733
6,173
65–74
6,430
3,076
75–84
3,203
946
85+
986
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23,056 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 83,888 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 20,814 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.3%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,676 | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 15,771 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,146 | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,566 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 2,854 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 748 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 327 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
13.7%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $51,800 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.1%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,640 |
| Median rent / month | $723 |
| Owner occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter occupied | 22.6% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.1% |
| Electricity | 58.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18,957 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,530 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,818 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,824 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,235 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,574 | 38.0% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 23.4% |
| Married | 51.2% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,010 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1,203 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 10,084 | 48.7% |
| High school | 5,477 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,879 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Retail trade
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Construction
7.2%
Professional & management
6.4%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Public administration
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
30.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,640 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 100,758 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2,149 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,728 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 255 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 130 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 103,883 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 103,198 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 83,090 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 685 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,061 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,407 | 46.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 17,145 | 16% |
| French | 9,886 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 7,669 | 7.2% |
| English | 509 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 160 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 101 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0% |
| German | 39 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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