35601 ZIP Code – Decatur, Alabama

35601 is a ZIP code serving Decatur, Alabama in Morgan County with a population of approximately 34,817 residents. At $46,276, the median household income here runs below the Alabama average and below the U.S. average. At $135,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 57.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $804, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

At 5.4%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 17.1% is above the U.S. average. About 18.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 37.0, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35671, 35603, 35673.

ZIP Code 35601 Data

Population 34,817
Median Household Income $46,276
Median Home Value $135,100
Median Rent $804
Median Age 37.0
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
County Morgan County
State Alabama

ZIP 35601 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 35601AL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population34k7,88010k
Median Household Income$46k$56k$73k
Median Home Value$135k$155k$258k
Median Rent$804$849$1,088
Median Age37.042.143.2
Unemployment Rate5.4%5.7%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.1%17.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.3%19.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35671 TANNER 1,526 $58,246
35603 DECATUR 32,372 $71,453
35673 TRINITY 7,698 $71,587
35649 MOORESVILLE 93 Not provided
35615 BELLE MINA Not provided Not provided