Zip code 35653: Russellville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35653?

35653 is assigned to Russellville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35653 in?

35653 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35653?

About 11,481 people live in 35653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35653?

The median household income in 35653 is $52,600.

Q: What zip codes are near 35653?

The closest zip codes to 35653 are 35585, 35674, 35571, 35582, 35654.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyCentral Time

Population

11,481

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$122K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$694/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

150 sq mi

77 people/sq mi

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

About 35653

35653 is a small-town zip code in Russellville, Alabama (Franklin County), covering 150 sq mi of land. About 11,481 people live here, or 77 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,600 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $122,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $694 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 2% 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. 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 35653 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate16.9%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%42nd of 614 in AL
Residents under 1828.4%
92nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%63rd of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy15.4%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%305th of 606 in AL
Poverty rate20.3%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%179th of 607 in AL
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min166th of 587 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.467
74th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479195th of 603 in AL
Foreign-born residents17.4%
70th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%3rd of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate75.9%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%354th of 605 in AL
Diversity index57.2
66th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.855th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%217th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%268th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%487th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters44.9%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%293rd of 568 in AL
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%204th of 612 in AL
Median age35.7
25th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3508th of 616 in AL
Population11,481
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768153rd of 616 in AL
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%538th of 615 in AL
Government workers9.8%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%513th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$37,302
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396385th of 605 in AL
Population density77/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi302nd of 616 in AL
Median household income$52,600
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999333rd of 582 in AL
Per capita income$26,438
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087446th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%360th of 612 in AL
Median home value$122,300
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900399th of 565 in AL
Healthcare workers5.4%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%484th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$694
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007417th of 503 in AL
Broadband access74.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%505th of 605 in AL
Work from home2.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%469th of 612 in AL

Measure	35653	Franklin	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.9%	12.7%	9.2%	8.4%	92nd	42nd of 614
Residents under 18	28.4%	25.2%	22.2%	22%	92nd	63rd of 616
Housing vacancy	15.4%	14.6%	14.5%	10.1%	87th	305th of 606
Poverty rateWeakness	20.3%	19.1%	15.6%	12.5%	85th	179th of 607
Average commute	31.1 min	26 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	79th	166th of 587
Income inequality (Gini)	0.467	0.438	0.479	0.483	74th	195th of 603
Foreign-born residents	17.4%	9.8%	4%	14.1%	70th	3rd of 616
Homeownership rate	75.9%	72.4%	70.2%	65.2%	69th	354th of 605
Diversity index	57.2	42.9	52.8	61.4	66th	55th of 616
Self-employed workers	10.3%	11.2%	9.1%	10%	62nd	217th of 612
Unemployment rate	4.7%	3.6%	4.7%	5.2%	47th	268th of 612
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	16.7%	17.8%	17.2%	35th	487th of 616
Rent-burdened renters	44.9%	35.9%	48.8%	51.1%	29th	293rd of 568
Tech workers	1.8%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	29th	204th of 612
Median age	35.7	38	39.3	38.9	25th	508th of 616
Population	11,481	31,966	5,086,768	334,922,499	18th	153rd of 616
Veterans	3.3%	4.3%	7.7%	6.2%	18th	538th of 615
Government workers	9.8%	13.3%	16.6%	14.5%	17th	513th of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,302	$36,988	$43,396	$49,666	15th	385th of 605
Population density	77/sq mi	50/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	302nd of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,600	$53,338	$63,999	$80,734	11th	333rd of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,438	$26,381	$36,087	$44,673	11th	446th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	15.8%	28.4%	35.7%	9th	360th of 612
Median home value	$122,300	$136,000	$209,900	$332,700	5th	399th of 565
Healthcare workers	5.4%	6.2%	9.9%	9.7%	5th	484th of 612
Median gross rent	$694	$676	$1,007	$1,413	3rd	417th of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	74.5%	72%	87.5%	91%	2nd	505th of 605
Work from home	2.3%	2.3%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	469th 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

10%

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.7

Under 18

28.4%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black7%
Hispanic36%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

57.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

17.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

74%

Spanish

26%

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,910
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 66.9%
Married couples: 48.6%
Living alone: 30.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35653

$52,600

Franklin Co.

$53,338

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,438

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.467

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35653

$122,300

Franklin Co.

$136,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35653

$694

Franklin Co.

$676

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.8%

Housing units: 4,621
Owner-occupied: 75.9%
Vacant: 15.4%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.4%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

29%

20–29

16%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

22%

Construction and repair

18%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Management

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

31%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

10%

Retail

Admin, support and management

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

0.5%

Wholesale

0.5%

Public administration

0.4%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$37,302

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35653	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,745	$74,888
Service	$19,082	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,340	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,216	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

37%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 74.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.3%
No internet access: 22.6%
Without health insurance: 16.9%
Limited-English households: 5.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Russellville
State: Alabama
County: Franklin County
Center point: 34.5334° N, 87.8637° W
Land area: 150 sq mi
Water area: 7.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35653 spans 2 counties

Franklin County78% of land
Colbert County22% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Russellville6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35653

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35585	Spruce Pine, AL	8.1 mi	1,642	$92,679	$211,200
35674	Tuscumbia, AL	11 mi	20,176	$64,706	$183,100
35571	Hodges, AL	12 mi	741	$35,750	$107,400
35582	Red Bay, AL	14 mi	4,145	$48,235	$117,900
35654	Russellville, AL	14 mi	8,749	$60,674	$172,800
35581	Phil Campbell, AL	15 mi	5,932	$43,555	$104,800
35616	Cherokee, AL	17 mi	3,731	$48,720	$100,500
35593	Vina, AL	18 mi	1,470	$54,559	$104,400
35660	Sheffield, AL	18 mi	9,367	$40,065	$135,400
35662	Muscle Shoals, AL · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
35564	Hackleburg, AL	19 mi	2,356	$44,096	$98,600
35646	Leighton, AL	21 mi	4,568	$71,217	$142,900

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Questions about 35653

What city is zip code 35653?

35653 is assigned to Russellville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35653 in?

35653 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35653?

About 11,481 people live in 35653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35653 in?

35653 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35653?

The median household income in 35653 is $52,600.

What zip codes are near 35653?

The closest zip codes to 35653 are 35585, 35674, 35571, 35582, 35654.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35653, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.