35542 ZIP Code – Bankston, Alabama
35542 is a small ZIP code in Bankston, Alabama, part of Fayette County with a population of approximately 819 residents. The median household income of $32,356 is well below the Alabama average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $87,900, well below the national average, with 90.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 56% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 9.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 40.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 35555, 35546, 35549.
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ZIP 35542 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35542 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 819 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $87k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.8% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35555 – Fayette
- 35546 – Berry
- 35549 – Carbon Hill
- 35554 – Eldridge
- 35559 – Glen Allen
- 35587 – Townley
- 35545 – Belk
- 35573 – Kansas
- 35594 – Winfield
- 35574 – Kennedy
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35555 | FAYETTE | 9,953 | $45,787 |
| 35546 | BERRY | 4,065 | $59,604 |
| 35549 | CARBON HILL | 3,128 | $43,061 |
| 35554 | ELDRIDGE | 1,246 | $37,388 |
| 35559 | GLEN ALLEN | 85 | $25,909 |