ZIP Code 35653, Alabama
ZIP Code 35653 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 35653 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Colbert County / Franklin County, Alabama. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,481. The land area covers 149.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,481 | ±686 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,910 | ±331 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,621 | ±320 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,910 | ±331 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 | ±242 |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 | ±$16,030 |
| Median Gross Rent | $694 | ±$173 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,600 | ±$12,686 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,438 | ±$3,395 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,294 | ±794 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,855 | ±540 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.5% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 58,785 (2024)
ID: 211968
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
201 N MAIN ST, TUSCUMBIA AL 35674-2062
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Russellville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Russellville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Tuscumbia, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Muscle Shoals, AL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northwest Shoals Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661 |
2563315200
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RUSSELLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 110 EAST LAWRENCE STREET, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 35653 |
(256) 332-1535
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University of North Alabama
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College | 21.6 mi away | One Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL, 35632-0001 |
2567654100
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CHEROKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 118 CHURCH STREET, CHEROKEE, AL, 35616 |
(256) 359-4384
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TUSCUMBIA - HELEN KELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 511 NORTH MAIN STREET, TUSCUMBIA, AL, 35674 |
(256) 383-7065
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RED BAY - WEATHERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 307 4TH AVENUE SOUTH, RED BAY, AL, 35582 |
(256) 356-9255
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SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 316 NORTH MONTGOMERY AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660 |
(256) 386-5633
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MUSCLE SHOALS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 1918 EAST AVALON AVENUE, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661 |
(256) 386-9212
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BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 102 SOUTH THIRD STREET, BELMONT, MS, 38827 |
(662) 454-7841
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FLORENCE - LAUDERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 350 NORTH WOOD AVENUE, FLORENCE, AL, 35630 |
(256) 764-6564
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RUSSELLVILLE #2, AL US, located 7.7 miles from ZCTA5 35653. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.1° | 31.7° | 41.4° | 5.00" | 0.3" |
| February | 55.9° | 34.2° | 45.0° | 5.08" | 0.2" |
| March | 64.7° | 40.3° | 52.5° | 5.43" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.2° | 48.6° | 60.9° | 5.12" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.9° | 57.5° | 69.2° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.0° | 65.7° | 76.8° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.9° | 69.8° | 80.3° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.5° | 68.8° | 79.6° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.4° | 61.8° | 73.6° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.8° | 50.1° | 62.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.0° | 39.8° | 51.4° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.0° | 34.3° | 44.1° | 5.44" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Russellville city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Littleville town | Town | 11.8 mi | — |
| Spruce Pine CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Hodges town | Town | 14.2 mi | — |
| Phil Campbell town | Town | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 35653. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.