Zip code 35905: Gadsden, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35905?

35905 is assigned to Gadsden, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35905 in?

35905 is mostly in Etowah County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35905?

About 6,452 people live in 35905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35905?

The median household income in 35905 is $67,042.

Q: What zip codes are near 35905?

The closest zip codes to 35905 are 35901, 35902, 35903, 36279, 35907.

Residential delivery areaEtowah CountyCentral Time

Population

6,452

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$196K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$829/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

42 sq mi

154 people/sq mi

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

About 35905

35905 is a small-town zip code in Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah County), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 6,452 people live here, or 154 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,042 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $195,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $829 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 35905 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.4%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%103rd of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy16%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%291st of 606 in AL
Residents 65 and older22.1%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%171st of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate81.1%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%258th of 605 in AL
Residents under 1824.2%
68th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%179th of 616 in AL
Average commute28.2 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min262nd of 587 in AL
Government workers15.1%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%317th of 612 in AL
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%339th of 615 in AL
Median age39.9
56th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3371st of 616 in AL
Poverty rate11.3%
52nd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%416th of 607 in AL
Uninsured rate6.9%
51st
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%403rd of 614 in AL
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%333rd of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479401st of 603 in AL
Median household income$67,042
31st
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999183rd of 582 in AL
Rent-burdened renters44.6%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%296th of 568 in AL
Per capita income$32,511
26th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087242nd of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%217th of 612 in AL
Median home value$195,600
20th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900175th of 565 in AL
Broadband access87%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%238th of 605 in AL
Population density154/sq mi
18th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi211th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$38,750
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396358th of 605 in AL
Population6,452
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768244th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%425th of 612 in AL
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%334th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$829
9th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007280th of 503 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%330th of 616 in AL
Diversity index12.4
6th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8542nd of 616 in AL
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%477th of 612 in AL

Measure	35905	Etowah	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Healthcare workers	13.4%	11.5%	9.9%	9.7%	90th	103rd of 612
Housing vacancy	16%	17.2%	14.5%	10.1%	88th	291st of 606
Residents 65 and older	22.1%	19.7%	17.8%	17.2%	84th	171st of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	81.1%	73.9%	70.2%	65.2%	81st	258th of 605
Residents under 18	24.2%	21.9%	22.2%	22%	68th	179th of 616
Average commute	28.2 min	25.5 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	64th	262nd of 587
Government workers	15.1%	15.7%	16.6%	14.5%	60th	317th of 612
Veterans	6.3%	6.3%	7.7%	6.2%	57th	339th of 615
Median age	39.9	41.7	39.3	38.9	56th	371st of 616
Poverty rate	11.3%	16.9%	15.6%	12.5%	52nd	416th of 607
Uninsured rate	6.9%	11.4%	9.2%	8.4%	51st	403rd of 614
Self-employed workers	8.5%	11%	9.1%	10%	39th	333rd of 612
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.462	0.479	0.483	32nd	401st of 603
Median household income	$67,042	$54,563	$63,999	$80,734	31st	183rd of 582
Rent-burdened renters	44.6%	48.4%	48.8%	51.1%	28th	296th of 568
Per capita income	$32,511	$29,604	$36,087	$44,673	26th	242nd of 614
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.7%	18.1%	28.4%	35.7%	25th	217th of 612
Median home value	$195,600	$167,100	$209,900	$332,700	20th	175th of 565
Broadband accessWeakness	87%	87.5%	87.5%	91%	19th	238th of 605
Population density	154/sq mi	193/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	18th	211th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,750	$38,267	$43,396	$49,666	18th	358th of 605
Population	6,452	103,105	5,086,768	334,922,499	10th	244th of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	10th	425th of 612
Tech workers	0.8%	1.2%	2.7%	3.8%	10th	334th of 612
Median gross rent	$829	$847	$1,007	$1,413	9th	280th of 503
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	2.4%	4%	14.1%	7th	330th of 616
Diversity index	12.4	39.5	52.8	61.4	6th	542nd of 616
Work from home	2.1%	4%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	477th 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

20%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

39.9

Under 18

24.2%

65 and over

22.1%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black2%
Hispanic0.0%
Asian1.0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

12.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.3%

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,412
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 71.4%
Married couples: 53.2%
Living alone: 24.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35905

$67,042

Etowah Co.

$54,563

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,511

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35905

$195,600

Etowah Co.

$167,100

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35905

$829

Etowah Co.

$847

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

0.4%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,872
Owner-occupied: 81.1%
Vacant: 16%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.9%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

45%

20–29

14%

30–44

14%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

28.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

13%

Management

13%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Education

Food service

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

0.4%

Information

0.1%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35905	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,452	$74,888
Service	$23,214	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,271	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,786	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,257	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

22%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 11%
Households with broadband: 87%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.1%
No internet access: 9.2%
Without health insurance: 6.9%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Gadsden
State: Alabama
County: Etowah County
Center point: 33.9614° N, 85.9224° W
Land area: 42 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35905 spans 2 counties

Etowah County76% of land
Calhoun County24% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Glencoe35% of zip
Hokes Bluff5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35905

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35901	Gadsden, AL	6 mi	18,769	$48,876	$166,200
35902	Gadsden, AL · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
35903	Gadsden, AL	6.3 mi	17,113	$53,122	$172,300
36279	Wellington, AL	6.4 mi	3,071	$53,024	$159,100
35907	Gadsden, AL	7.3 mi	9,357	$76,390	$227,200
35904	Gadsden, AL	8.5 mi	14,015	$43,771	$117,700
35906	Rainbow City, AL	10 mi	10,446	$56,420	$220,900
36265	Jacksonville, AL	11 mi	22,452	$55,294	$175,900
35954	Attalla, AL	12 mi	12,054	$59,479	$135,700
36271	Ohatchee, AL	14 mi	6,063	$68,250	$135,900
36250	Alexandria, AL	14 mi	4,353	$83,406	$211,600
36202	Anniston, AL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 35905

What city is zip code 35905?

35905 is assigned to Gadsden, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35905 in?

35905 is mostly in Etowah County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35905?

About 6,452 people live in 35905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35905 in?

35905 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35905?

The median household income in 35905 is $67,042.

What zip codes are near 35905?

The closest zip codes to 35905 are 35901, 35902, 35903, 36279, 35907.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35905, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.