35905 ZIP Code — Gadsden, AL

Etowah County, Alabama

ZIP code 35905 is located in Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County. It covers approximately 41.83 square miles and serves a population of 6,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35905

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,321. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 35905 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,221

population

41.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35905 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35905

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gadsden	Acceptable
Gadsden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36279 Wellington (4.1 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (6.9 mi) 35903 Gadsden (7.8 mi) 35907 Gadsden (9.3 mi) 35901 Gadsden (9.7 mi) 36250 Alexandria (10.8 mi) 36277 Weaver (11.7 mi) 35904 Gadsden (11.7 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (13.3 mi) 36206 Anniston (13.4 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (13.8 mi) 36205 Anniston (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,221
Population density	149 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	41.83 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	33.9229
Longitude	-85.8647
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	47.3%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,221

Population

149

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$67,321

Median household income

$32,092

Per capita income

$166,400

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

2,556

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

186

114

5–9

132

274

10–14

315

208

15–19

240

142

20–24

164

314

25–34

362

365

35–44

420

277

45–54

319

222

55–59

256

247

60–64

284

336

65–74

386

181

75–84

208

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,524	24.5%
18 and over	4,697	75.5%
65 and over	1,219	19.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,873	93.6%
Two or more races	119	1.9%
Black or African American	98	1.6%
Asian	61	1%
Hispanic or Latino	55	0.9%
Other race	55	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$67,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,400
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	59.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,335	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	78	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	168	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	688	30.3%
Households with children under 18	700	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	765	33.7%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	17.2%
Married	64.2%	54.7%
Separated	0.7%	0.2%
Widowed	2.9%	15.9%
Divorced	3.8%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	6.9%
Kindergarten	63	4.6%
Elementary school	733	53.3%
High school	361	26.2%
College / grad school	124	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 15.0%

Public administration 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	326	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,874	94.4%
Spanish	49	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.2%
Other languages	38	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,115	98.3%
Born in same state	6,060	97.4%
Born in different state	5,162	83.0%
Foreign born	55	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	106	1.7%
Not a US citizen	104	98.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,995	32.1%
French	576	9.3%
Italian	543	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35905

What city is ZIP code 35905 in?

ZIP code 35905 is primarily assigned to Gadsden, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35905 in?

ZIP code 35905 falls within Etowah County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35905 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 35905 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35905 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35905 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35905?

The median home value in ZIP code 35905 is $166,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 35905?

ZIP code 35905 has an estimated population of 6,221 residents, with a density of 149 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35905 in?

ZIP code 35905 observes the CST timezone.