Zip code 35148: Sumiton, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35148?

35148 is assigned to Sumiton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35148 in?

35148 is mostly in Walker County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35148?

About 2,241 people live in 35148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35148?

The median household income in 35148 is $56,574.

Q: What zip codes are near 35148?

The closest zip codes to 35148 are 35062, 35038, 35063, 35584, 35139.

Residential delivery areaWalker CountyCentral Time

Population

2,241

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$850/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.2 sq mi

360 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35148

35148 is a small-town zip code in Sumiton, Alabama (Walker County), covering 6.2 sq mi of land. About 2,241 people live here, or 360 per square mile. The median resident is 40.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,574 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,700, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $850 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 35148 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate14.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%83rd of 614 in AL
Housing vacancy15.6%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%302nd of 606 in AL
Poverty rate19%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%214th of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479232nd of 603 in AL
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%311th of 616 in AL
Median age40.8
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3326th of 616 in AL
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%320th of 615 in AL
Average commute26.5 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min335th of 587 in AL
Homeownership rate68.1%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%465th of 605 in AL
Median earnings per worker$44,556
38th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396208th of 605 in AL
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%215th of 612 in AL
Population density360/sq mi
28th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi140th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%391st of 612 in AL
Median household income$56,574
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999281st of 582 in AL
Per capita income$29,020
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087361st of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%418th of 612 in AL
Median home value$162,700
13th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900275th of 565 in AL
Residents under 1816.3%
12th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%499th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$850
10th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007259th of 503 in AL
Government workers7.8%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%555th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%474th of 612 in AL
Broadband access80.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%413th of 605 in AL
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%397th of 612 in AL
Population2,241
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768409th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%487th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters27%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%463rd of 568 in AL
Diversity index4.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8593rd of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%596th of 616 in AL

Measure	35148	Walker	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.6%	9.6%	9.2%	8.4%	87th	83rd of 614
Housing vacancy	15.6%	16.4%	14.5%	10.1%	87th	302nd of 606
Poverty rateWeakness	19%	18.5%	15.6%	12.5%	82nd	214th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.449	0.479	0.483	69th	232nd of 603
Residents 65 and older	19%	19.7%	17.8%	17.2%	67th	311th of 616
Median age	40.8	40.6	39.3	38.9	63rd	326th of 616
Veterans	6.6%	5.4%	7.7%	6.2%	61st	320th of 615
Average commute	26.5 min	31.2 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	53rd	335th of 587
Homeownership rate	68.1%	76.1%	70.2%	65.2%	49th	465th of 605
Median earnings per worker	$44,556	$42,371	$43,396	$49,666	38th	208th of 605
Tech workers	1.8%	1.4%	2.7%	3.8%	29th	215th of 612
Population density	360/sq mi	82/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	28th	140th of 616
Self-employed workers	7.4%	8.4%	9.1%	10%	24th	391st of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,574	$56,509	$63,999	$80,734	16th	281st of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,020	$29,460	$36,087	$44,673	16th	361st of 614
Healthcare workers	7%	10.2%	9.9%	9.7%	15th	418th of 612
Median home value	$162,700	$135,900	$209,900	$332,700	13th	275th of 565
Residents under 18	16.3%	22.9%	22.2%	22%	12th	499th of 616
Median gross rent	$850	$756	$1,007	$1,413	10th	259th of 503
Government workers	7.8%	13.4%	16.6%	14.5%	6th	555th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	5th	474th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	80.4%	84.7%	87.5%	91%	5th	413th of 605
Work from home	3.6%	3.1%	8.8%	15.1%	4th	397th of 612
Population	2,241	64,841	5,086,768	334,922,499	3rd	409th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.8%	16.6%	28.4%	35.7%	3rd	487th of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27%	40.6%	48.8%	51.1%	3rd	463rd of 568
Diversity index	4.5	25	52.8	61.4	1st	593rd of 616
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	4%	14.1%	1st	596th of 616

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

11%

35–44

17%

45–54

10%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.8

Under 18

16.3%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

4.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,002
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 59.5%
Married couples: 42%
Living alone: 38.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

35148

$56,574

Walker Co.

$56,509

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,020

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35148

$162,700

Walker Co.

$135,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35148

$850

Walker Co.

$756

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 1,187
Owner-occupied: 68.1%
Vacant: 15.6%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

20–29

18%

30–44

27%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

26.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

24%

Office and admin

14%

Sales

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Healthcare

Education

Food service

Production

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Management

Police and fire

0.2%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Construction

11%

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Education

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

0.6%

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,556

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35148	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,279	$74,888
Service	$14,538	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,485	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,444	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,931	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

35%

Some college

28%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 80.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.2%
No internet access: 18.7%
Without health insurance: 14.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sumiton
State: Alabama
County: Walker County
Center point: 33.7561° N, 87.0456° W
Land area: 6.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35148 spans 2 counties

Walker County98% of land
Jefferson County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Sumiton69% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35148

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35062	Dora, AL	3 mi	8,864	$73,393	$179,700
35038	Burnwell, AL · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
35063	Empire, AL	4.5 mi	3,606	$61,138	$110,500
35584	Sipsey, AL	5 mi	285	$26,750	$101,000
35139	Sayre, AL · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
35550	Cordova, AL	6.6 mi	4,806	$42,216	$91,900
35073	Graysville, AL	8 mi	3,031	$54,886	$117,100
35130	Quinton, AL	10 mi	3,202	$40,690	$90,400
35117	Mount Olive, AL	11 mi	5,606	$92,730	$226,600
35005	Adamsville, AL	11 mi	8,247	$59,125	$142,900
35036	Brookside, AL	11 mi	208	—	—
35033	Bremen, AL	12 mi	3,931	$51,139	$186,800

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Questions about 35148

What city is zip code 35148?

35148 is assigned to Sumiton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35148 in?

35148 is mostly in Walker County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35148?

About 2,241 people live in 35148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35148 in?

35148 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35148?

The median household income in 35148 is $56,574.

What zip codes are near 35148?

The closest zip codes to 35148 are 35062, 35038, 35063, 35584, 35139.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35148, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.