35906 ZIP Code — Rainbow City, AL
Etowah County, Alabama
ZIP code 35906 is located in Rainbow City, Alabama, within Etowah County. It covers approximately 34.98 square miles and serves a population of 10,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.
About ZIP code 35906
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $60,373. 41% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,429
population
34.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35906 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35906
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35906. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gadsden | Acceptable |
| Rainbow City | Acceptable |
| Rainbow City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35907 Gadsden (4.8 mi)
35987 Steele (8.8 mi)
35972 Gallant (9.2 mi)
35953 Ashville (10.2 mi)
35954 Attalla (10.9 mi)
36271 Ohatchee (11.1 mi)
35904 Gadsden (11.8 mi)
36279 Wellington (12.2 mi)
35901 Gadsden (12.9 mi)
35905 Gadsden (13.3 mi)
35952 Altoona (13.6 mi)
35131 Ragland (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,429 |
| Population density | 298 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.52 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9283 |
| Longitude | -86.0961 |
| 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 | 50.9% | 54.6% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 28.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 15.2% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
10,429
Population
298
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$60,373
Median household income
$34,675
Per capita income
$188,500
Median home value
$959
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
3,247
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
178
Under 5
241
249
5–9
338
391
10–14
529
214
15–19
290
280
20–24
379
616
25–34
834
417
35–44
565
766
45–54
1,038
248
55–59
336
234
60–64
316
430
65–74
582
354
75–84
480
53
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,304 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,125 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,970 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.5%
Black or African American
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
3.3%
Other race
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,316 | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 993 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 445 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 355 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 323 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.9% | 54.6% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 28.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 15.2% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $60,373 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
25.2%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,500 |
| Median rent / month | $959 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 14.2% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.3% |
| Electricity | 59.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,080 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 144 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 306 | 7.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,479 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,236 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,494 | 37.3% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| Married | 57.2% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
15.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 53 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,129 | 44.2% |
| High school | 630 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 681 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Retail trade
15.5%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Construction
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Professional & management
5.2%
Other services
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 29.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.5% |
| Retirement income | 33.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 556 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,010 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 212 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 39 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,809 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,791 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,209 | 69.1% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 620 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 333 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,143 | 20.5% |
| French | 1,117 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 953 | 9.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 39 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35906
What city is ZIP code 35906 in?
ZIP code 35906 is primarily assigned to Rainbow City, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35906 in?
ZIP code 35906 falls within Etowah County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 35906 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 35906 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35906?
The median home value in ZIP code 35906 is $188,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 35906?
ZIP code 35906 has an estimated population of 10,429 residents, with a density of 298 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35906?
The median household income in ZIP code 35906 is $60,373, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35906 in?
ZIP code 35906 observes the CST timezone.