ZIP Code 35956, Alabama
ZIP Code 35956 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 35956 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in DeKalb County / Etowah County / Marshall County, Alabama. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,748. The land area covers 74.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,748 | ±786 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,141 | ±219 | 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 | 3,946 | ±302 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,141 | ±219 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 805 | ±268 |
| Median Home Value | $181,900 | ±$20,648 |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | ±$89 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,290 | ±$8,492 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,465 | ±$2,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,492 | ±479 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,591 | ±428 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±3.9% |
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: 73,122 (2024)
ID: 207499
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
111 GRAND AVE SW, STE 200, FORT PAYNE AL 35967-1991
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Gadsden, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albertville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Albertville, 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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Snead State Community College
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College | 4.1 mi away | 102 Elder Street, Boaz, AL, 35957-0734 |
2565935120
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SARDIS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1310 CHURCH STREET, SARDIS CITY, AL, 35956 |
(256) 593-5634
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New Beginning College of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 421 Martling Road, Albertville, AL, 35951 |
2568786430
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BOAZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 404 THOMAS AVE., BOAZ, AL, 35957 |
(256) 593-8056
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Gadsden State Community College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL, 35903 |
2565498200
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ALBERTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 200 JACKSON STREET, ALBERTVILLE, AL, 35950 |
(256) 891-8290
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ATTALLA - ETOWAH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 604 NORTH 4TH STREET, ATTALLA, AL, 35954 |
(256) 538-9266
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HOYT WARSHAM ALABAMA CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 2700 WEST MEIGHAN BLVD, GADSDEN, AL, 35904 |
(256) 549-4688
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WALNUT GROVE - WESTSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 5151 WALNUT GROVE ROAD, ALTOONA, AL, 35990 |
(205) 589-6699
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GADSDEN - ETOWAH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 254 COLLEGE STREET, GADSDEN, AL, 35901 |
(256) 549-4699
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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 GADSDEN, AL US, located 12.5 miles from ZCTA5 35956. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8° | 32.8° | 42.8° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| February | 57.3° | 36.2° | 46.7° | 5.18" | 0.1" |
| March | 66.0° | 43.3° | 54.7° | 5.40" | 0.0" |
| April | 74.9° | 50.4° | 62.7° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.0° | 59.4° | 70.7° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.8° | 67.9° | 77.9° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.9° | 71.2° | 81.0° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.3° | 70.4° | 80.4° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.3° | 64.3° | 74.8° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.4° | 52.5° | 64.0° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| November | 64.0° | 41.3° | 52.7° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.6° | 35.7° | 45.6° | 5.48" | 0.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis City town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Carlisle-Rockledge CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Boaz city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| New Union CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Egypt CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Whitesboro CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 35956. • 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.