35504 ZIP Code — Jasper, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35504 is located in Jasper, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 97.60 square miles and serves a population of 12,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35504

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 $174,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,514. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35504 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,942

population

97.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35503 Jasper (7.8 mi) 35501 Jasper (9 mi) 35033 Bremen (9.7 mi) 35063 Empire (11.1 mi) 35550 Cordova (11.7 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (11.8 mi) 35541 Arley (12 mi) 35148 Sumiton (12.7 mi) 35062 Dora (14.9 mi) 35580 Parrish (15.4 mi) 35098 Logan (17 mi) 35587 Townley (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,942
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	97.60 sq mi
Water area	3.18 sq mi
Latitude	33.9053
Longitude	-87.1756
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	42.1%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,942

Population

133

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$67,514

Median household income

$33,725

Per capita income

$174,400

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

4,635

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

327

Under 5

336

462

5–9

474

475

10–14

488

447

15–19

459

285

20–24

293

712

25–34

730

750

35–44

771

630

45–54

647

452

55–59

465

497

60–64

510

813

65–74

835

365

75–84

374

170

85+

175

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,242	25.1%
18 and over	9,700	74.9%
65 and over	2,732	21.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 2.9%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	11,666	86.2%
Two or more races	612	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	592	4.4%
Black or African American	390	2.9%
Other race	200	1.5%
Asian	74	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$67,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,400
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	86.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,768	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	180	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	811	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,202	24.2%
Households with children under 18	1,520	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,840	37.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	19.4%
Married	57.0%	56.1%
Separated	0.6%	2.1%
Widowed	4.3%	11.0%
Divorced	9.4%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	393	12.0%
Kindergarten	157	4.8%
Elementary school	1,638	50.1%
High school	691	21.2%
College / grad school	388	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 7.0%

Professional & management 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 48.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	524	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,279	94.9%
Spanish	162	1.3%
Other Indo-European	162	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,767	98.6%
Born in same state	12,643	97.7%
Born in different state	9,641	74.5%
Foreign born	124	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	175	1.4%
Not a US citizen	97	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,834	21.9%
French	2,398	18.5%
Italian	1,330	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.3%
Irish	16	0.1%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35504

What city is ZIP code 35504 in?

ZIP code 35504 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35504 in?

ZIP code 35504 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35504 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 35504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35504?

15% of residents in ZIP code 35504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35504?

The median home value in ZIP code 35504 is $174,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 35504?

ZIP code 35504 has an estimated population of 12,942 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35504 in?

ZIP code 35504 observes the CST timezone.