35073 ZIP Code — Graysville, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35073 is located in Graysville, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 29.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35073

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $49,960. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 35073 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,898

population

29.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Graysville	Acceptable
Graysville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35005 Adamsville (5.3 mi) 35062 Dora (5.3 mi) 35071 Gardendale (6.9 mi) 35148 Sumiton (7.4 mi) 35214 Birmingham (7.7 mi) 35118 Mulga (9.5 mi) 35068 Fultondale (9.6 mi) 35130 Quinton (9.8 mi) 35224 Birmingham (10.4 mi) 35207 Birmingham (10.7 mi) 35063 Empire (10.7 mi) 35550 Cordova (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,898
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	29.46 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	33.6675
Longitude	-86.9743
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,898

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$49,960

Median household income

$30,772

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,075

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

180

172

35–44

168

235

45–54

229

177

55–59

173

60–64

130

65–74

126

111

75–84

108

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	455	15.7%
18 and over	2,443	84.3%
65 and over	548	18.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.7%

Black or African American 30.5%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,932	66.7%
Black or African American	884	30.5%
Two or more races	82	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$49,960

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	29.5%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	662	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	250	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	330	25.8%
Households with children under 18	250	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	29.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	24.0%
Married	53.1%	53.0%
Separated	2.1%	1.0%
Widowed	3.6%	13.3%
Divorced	8.7%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	11	3.0%
Elementary school	172	46.4%
High school	111	29.9%
College / grad school	75	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 9.9%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,813	97.1%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,898	100.0%
Born in same state	2,892	99.8%
Born in different state	2,554	88.1%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	479	16.5%
Arab	262	9%
French	226	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.3%
Dutch	28	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35073

What city is ZIP code 35073 in?

ZIP code 35073 is primarily assigned to Graysville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35073 in?

ZIP code 35073 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35073?

The median home value in ZIP code 35073 is $110,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 35073?

ZIP code 35073 has an estimated population of 2,898 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35073?

The median household income in ZIP code 35073 is $49,960, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35073 in?

ZIP code 35073 observes the CST timezone.