Zip code 35550: Cordova, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35550?

35550 is assigned to Cordova, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35550 in?

35550 is in Walker County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35550?

About 4,806 people live in 35550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35550?

The median household income in 35550 is $42,216.

Q: What zip codes are near 35550?

The closest zip codes to 35550 are 35038, 35560, 35148, 35584, 35580.

Residential delivery areaWalker CountyCentral Time

Population

4,806

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$92K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$710/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

67 sq mi

71 people/sq mi

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

About 35550

35550 is a small-town zip code in Cordova, Alabama (Walker County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 4,806 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 45.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,216 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $710 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.3 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and construction and repair.

How 35550 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%57th of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy20.4%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%201st of 606 in AL
Unemployment rate8.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%109th of 612 in AL
Median age45.6
87th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3161st of 616 in AL
Average commute32.3 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min130th of 587 in AL
Uninsured rate12.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%121st of 614 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479201st of 603 in AL
Residents 65 and older18%
61st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%353rd of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate67.4%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%475th of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters48.2%
40th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%255th of 568 in AL
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%467th of 615 in AL
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%361st of 612 in AL
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%410th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$39,661
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396336th of 605 in AL
Diversity index24.3
17th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8427th of 616 in AL
Broadband access86.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%255th of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%241st of 616 in AL
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%313th of 612 in AL
Population density71/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi312th of 616 in AL
Population4,806
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768291st of 616 in AL
Per capita income$24,458
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087502nd of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%479th of 612 in AL
Government workers7.4%
5th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%559th of 612 in AL
Median household income$42,216
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999483rd of 582 in AL
Median gross rent$710
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007402nd of 503 in AL
Median home value$91,900
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900499th of 565 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher7.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%549th of 612 in AL
Work from home0.8%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%521st of 612 in AL

Measure	35550	Walker	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	31.5%	18.5%	15.6%	12.5%	97th	57th of 607
Housing vacancy	20.4%	16.4%	14.5%	10.1%	94th	201st of 606
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.7%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	90th	109th of 612
Median age	45.6	40.6	39.3	38.9	87th	161st of 616
Average commuteWeakness	32.3 min	31.2 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	84th	130th of 587
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.9%	9.6%	9.2%	8.4%	83rd	121st of 614
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.449	0.479	0.483	73rd	201st of 603
Residents 65 and older	18%	19.7%	17.8%	17.2%	61st	353rd of 616
Homeownership rate	67.4%	76.1%	70.2%	65.2%	47th	475th of 605
Rent-burdened renters	48.2%	40.6%	48.8%	51.1%	40th	255th of 568
Veterans	4.9%	5.4%	7.7%	6.2%	37th	467th of 615
Self-employed workers	7.9%	8.4%	9.1%	10%	31st	361st of 612
Residents under 18	19.4%	22.9%	22.2%	22%	27th	410th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,661	$42,371	$43,396	$49,666	20th	336th of 605
Diversity index	24.3	25	52.8	61.4	17th	427th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	86.6%	84.7%	87.5%	91%	17th	255th of 605
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	1.5%	4%	14.1%	14th	241st of 616
Tech workers	1%	1.4%	2.7%	3.8%	13th	313th of 612
Population density	71/sq mi	82/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	312th of 616
Population	4,806	64,841	5,086,768	334,922,499	8th	291st of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,458	$29,460	$36,087	$44,673	7th	502nd of 614
Healthcare workers	5.6%	10.2%	9.9%	9.7%	6th	479th of 612
Government workers	7.4%	13.4%	16.6%	14.5%	5th	559th of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,216	$56,509	$63,999	$80,734	4th	483rd of 582
Median gross rent	$710	$756	$1,007	$1,413	3rd	402nd of 503
Median home value	$91,900	$135,900	$209,900	$332,700	2nd	499th of 565
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.9%	16.6%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	549th of 612
Work from home	0.8%	3.1%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	521st of 612

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

25–34

13%

35–44

18%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.6

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

18%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

24.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,921
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 72.6%
Married couples: 51.4%
Living alone: 24.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35550

$42,216

Walker Co.

$56,509

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,458

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35550

$91,900

Walker Co.

$135,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35550

$710

Walker Co.

$756

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,413
Owner-occupied: 67.4%
Vacant: 20.4%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.5%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.9%

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.8%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

28%

60+

11%

Average commute

32.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Sales

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

12%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Education

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

18%

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

14%

Construction

11%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,661

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35550	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,063	$74,888
Service	$20,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,196	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,129	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,056	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

42%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 86.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.4%
No internet access: 8.7%
Without health insurance: 12.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cordova
State: Alabama
County: Walker County
Center point: 33.7454° N, 87.1605° W
Land area: 67 sq mi
Water area: 1.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Cordova9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35550

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35038	Burnwell, AL · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
35560	Goodsprings, AL · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
35148	Sumiton, AL	6.6 mi	2,241	$56,574	$162,700
35584	Sipsey, AL	6.6 mi	285	$26,750	$101,000
35580	Parrish, AL	7.1 mi	3,789	$52,135	$101,600
35130	Quinton, AL	7.9 mi	3,202	$40,690	$90,400
35062	Dora, AL	8.4 mi	8,864	$73,393	$179,700
35502	Jasper, AL · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
35501	Jasper, AL	9.4 mi	9,927	$54,726	$141,500
35063	Empire, AL	9.5 mi	3,606	$61,138	$110,500
35504	Jasper, AL	10 mi	14,332	$66,835	$192,700
35139	Sayre, AL · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 35550

What city is zip code 35550?

35550 is assigned to Cordova, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35550 in?

35550 is in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35550?

About 4,806 people live in 35550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35550 in?

35550 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35550?

The median household income in 35550 is $42,216.

What zip codes are near 35550?

The closest zip codes to 35550 are 35038, 35560, 35148, 35584, 35580.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.