35901 ZIP Code — Gadsden, AL

Etowah County, Alabama

ZIP code 35901 is located in Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County. It covers approximately 59.18 square miles and serves a population of 18,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35901

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $43,638. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35901 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,818

population

59.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gadsden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35904 Gadsden (2.8 mi) 35903 Gadsden (3.8 mi) 35954 Attalla (7.7 mi) 35905 Gadsden (9.7 mi) 35907 Gadsden (12.1 mi) 35983 Leesburg (12.7 mi) 36279 Wellington (12.8 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (12.9 mi) 35956 Boaz (14.3 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (16.2 mi) 35961 Collinsville (16.7 mi) 35957 Boaz (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,818
Population density	318 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	59.18 sq mi
Water area	3.95 sq mi
Latitude	34.0525
Longitude	-85.9285
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	57.7%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,818

Population

318

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$43,638

Median household income

$27,335

Per capita income

$167,200

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

6,352

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

556

Under 5

607

662

5–9

722

531

10–14

580

518

15–19

565

561

20–24

612

1,072

25–34

1,169

994

35–44

1,085

1,112

45–54

1,212

593

55–59

647

578

60–64

630

1,224

65–74

1,334

423

75–84

461

177

85+

193

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,351	23.1%
18 and over	14,467	76.9%
65 and over	3,812	20.3%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Black or African American 27.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 6.4%

Other race 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,852	53.6%
Black or African American	5,647	27.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,417	7%
Two or more races	1,299	6.4%
Other race	890	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	0.5%
Asian	30	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$43,638

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,200
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	19.4%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.0%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,677	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	297	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,480	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,712	37.8%
Households with children under 18	2,029	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,660	37.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	31.2%
Married	40.7%	38.8%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%
Widowed	4.9%	11.0%
Divorced	12.8%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	216	5.2%
Kindergarten	373	8.9%
Elementary school	1,876	44.8%
High school	957	22.9%
College / grad school	766	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 38.8%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,254	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,655	93.8%
Spanish	428	2.4%
Other Indo-European	329	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,282	97.2%
Born in same state	18,035	95.8%
Born in different state	14,120	75.0%
Foreign born	247	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	536	2.8%
Not a US citizen	277	51.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,896	10.1%
French	1,465	7.8%
Italian	988	5.3%
English	27	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	88.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35901

What city is ZIP code 35901 in?

ZIP code 35901 is primarily assigned to Gadsden, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35901 in?

ZIP code 35901 falls within Etowah County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35901?

25% of residents in ZIP code 35901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35901 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35901?

Health data for ZIP code 35901 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35901?

The median home value in ZIP code 35901 is $167,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35901 in?

ZIP code 35901 observes the CST timezone.