35503 ZIP Code — Jasper, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35503 is located in Jasper, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 78.62 square miles and serves a population of 10,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35503

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,924. 45% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 35503 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,070

population

78.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35504 Jasper (7.8 mi) 35501 Jasper (8.5 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (10.8 mi) 35541 Arley (12.3 mi) 35587 Townley (12.7 mi) 35549 Carbon Hill (14.6 mi) 35553 Double Springs (15.5 mi) 35575 Lynn (15.7 mi) 35550 Cordova (16.1 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (16.4 mi) 35580 Parrish (16.6 mi) 35033 Bremen (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,070
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	78.62 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.9328
Longitude	-87.3067
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	50.4%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,070

Population

128

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$58,924

Median household income

$30,493

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,987

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

293

Under 5

293

331

5–9

330

322

10–14

322

222

15–19

222

203

20–24

203

646

25–34

644

747

35–44

746

548

45–54

546

396

55–59

395

327

60–64

326

584

65–74

583

349

75–84

348

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,191	21.8%
18 and over	7,879	78.2%
65 and over	2,008	19.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	9,549	92.7%
Hispanic or Latino	235	2.3%
Two or more races	180	1.7%
Other race	166	1.6%
Black or African American	136	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$58,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	88.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,125	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	60	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	776	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	940	24.1%
Households with children under 18	962	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,468	37.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	13.3%
Married	58.2%	53.9%
Separated	3.2%	0.2%
Widowed	2.7%	15.7%
Divorced	5.3%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	5.3%
Kindergarten	237	11.8%
Elementary school	952	47.2%
High school	388	19.2%
College / grad school	333	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Other services 4.1%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	705	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,484	94.2%
Spanish	33	0.3%
Other Indo-European	33	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,051	99.8%
Born in same state	10,006	99.4%
Born in different state	8,163	81.1%
Foreign born	45	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.2%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,708	26.9%
Italian	1,779	17.7%
French	1,422	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	0.7%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35503

What city is ZIP code 35503 in?

ZIP code 35503 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35503 in?

ZIP code 35503 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35503 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 35503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35503 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 35503 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35503?

The median home value in ZIP code 35503 is $150,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 35503?

ZIP code 35503 has an estimated population of 10,070 residents, with a density of 128 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35503 in?

ZIP code 35503 observes the CST timezone.