Zip code 35601: Decatur, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35601?

35601 is assigned to Decatur, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35601 in?

35601 is in Morgan County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35601?

About 35,449 people live in 35601, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35601?

The median household income in 35601 is $51,429.

Q: What zip codes are near 35601?

The closest zip codes to 35601 are 35602, 35609, 35699, 35603, 35671.

Residential delivery areaMorgan CountyCentral Time

Population

35,449

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$172K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$891/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

1,338 people/sq mi

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

About 35601

35601 is a suburban zip code in Decatur, Alabama (Morgan County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 35,449 people live here, or 1,338 per square mile. The median resident is 36.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,429 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,200, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $891 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 35601 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate17.5%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%35th of 614 in AL
Diversity index67
88th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.87th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate17.3%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%258th of 607 in AL
Residents under 1824.4%
70th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%168th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.449
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479267th of 603 in AL
Population35,449
59th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76818th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate5.3%
57th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%228th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy7.4%
56th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%519th of 606 in AL
Foreign-born residents11.3%
55th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%14th of 616 in AL
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%389th of 615 in AL
Population density1,338/sq mi
49th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi58th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters49.6%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%233rd of 568 in AL
Residents 65 and older15%
38th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%475th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%353rd of 612 in AL
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%191st of 612 in AL
Median age36.6
31st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3494th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate57.8%
28th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%536th of 605 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%283rd of 612 in AL
Per capita income$28,453
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087382nd of 614 in AL
Median home value$172,200
15th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900245th of 565 in AL
Average commute20.6 min
15th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min519th of 587 in AL
Government workers9.5%
15th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%523rd of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$891
13th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007232nd of 503 in AL
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%311th of 605 in AL
Median household income$51,429
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999354th of 582 in AL
Median earnings per worker$35,824
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396435th of 605 in AL
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%314th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%467th of 612 in AL

Measure	35601	Morgan	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.5%	10.9%	9.2%	8.4%	92nd	35th of 614
Diversity index	67	45.1	52.8	61.4	88th	7th of 616
Poverty rate	17.3%	13.5%	15.6%	12.5%	77th	258th of 607
Residents under 18	24.4%	23.4%	22.2%	22%	70th	168th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.449	0.449	0.479	0.483	62nd	267th of 603
Population	35,449	124,471	5,086,768	334,922,499	59th	18th of 616
Unemployment rate	5.3%	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%	57th	228th of 612
Housing vacancy	7.4%	9%	14.5%	10.1%	56th	519th of 606
Foreign-born residents	11.3%	5.5%	4%	14.1%	55th	14th of 616
Veterans	5.9%	8.1%	7.7%	6.2%	51st	389th of 615
Population density	1,338/sq mi	215/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	49th	58th of 616
Rent-burdened renters	49.6%	45.1%	48.8%	51.1%	46th	233rd of 568
Residents 65 and older	15%	18%	17.8%	17.2%	38th	475th of 616
Self-employed workers	8.1%	8.7%	9.1%	10%	34th	353rd of 612
Tech workers	2%	3%	2.7%	3.8%	33rd	191st of 612
Median age	36.6	40	39.3	38.9	31st	494th of 616
Homeownership rate	57.8%	72.7%	70.2%	65.2%	28th	536th of 605
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.1%	23.3%	28.4%	35.7%	16th	283rd of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,453	$35,920	$36,087	$44,673	15th	382nd of 614
Median home value	$172,200	$212,000	$209,900	$332,700	15th	245th of 565
Average commuteStrength	20.6 min	24.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	15th	519th of 587
Government workers	9.5%	13.2%	16.6%	14.5%	15th	523rd of 612
Median gross rent	$891	$864	$1,007	$1,413	13th	232nd of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	86%	87.5%	91%	12th	311th of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,429	$68,845	$63,999	$80,734	10th	354th of 582
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,824	$44,706	$43,396	$49,666	10th	435th of 605
Work from home	5.2%	7.2%	8.8%	15.1%	8th	314th of 612
Healthcare workers	5.8%	7.1%	9.9%	9.7%	7th	467th 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

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.6

Under 18

24.4%

65 and over

15%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black25%
Hispanic24%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 13,938
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.9%
Married couples: 33.7%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35601

$51,429

Morgan Co.

$68,845

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,453

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.449

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35601

$172,200

Morgan Co.

$212,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35601

$891

Morgan Co.

$864

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

0.1%

Housing units: 15,048
Owner-occupied: 57.8%
Vacant: 7.4%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.8%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

32%

20–29

18%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Construction

12%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Education

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,824

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35601	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,870	$74,888
Service	$21,920	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,915	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,067	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,744	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

30%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.5%
No internet access: 10.3%
Without health insurance: 17.5%
Limited-English households: 5%

Geography

City (USPS): Decatur
State: Alabama
County: Morgan County
Center point: 34.6057° N, 87.0083° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Decatur64% of zip
Trinity1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35601

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35602	Decatur, AL · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
35609	Decatur, AL · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
35699	Decatur, AL · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
35603	Decatur, AL	5.3 mi	32,179	$81,490	$247,400
35671	Tanner, AL	5.5 mi	2,267	$86,163	$241,300
35673	Trinity, AL	7.5 mi	7,250	$80,842	$210,500
35649	Mooresville, AL	7.9 mi	81	$144,000	$389,500
35615	Belle Mina, AL	8.5 mi	23	—	—
35756	Madison, AL	11 mi	24,947	$129,852	$377,400
35612	Athens, AL · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
35643	Hillsboro, AL	12 mi	3,101	$59,076	$124,200
35640	Hartselle, AL	12 mi	27,344	$76,620	$210,000

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Questions about 35601

What city is zip code 35601?

35601 is assigned to Decatur, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35601 in?

35601 is in Morgan County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35601?

About 35,449 people live in 35601, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35601 in?

35601 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35601?

The median household income in 35601 is $51,429.

What zip codes are near 35601?

The closest zip codes to 35601 are 35602, 35609, 35699, 35603, 35671.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35601, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.