35603 ZIP Code – Decatur, Alabama
35603 is a large ZIP code in Decatur, Alabama, part of Morgan County with a population of approximately 32,372 residents. At $71,453, the median household income here runs above the Alabama average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $218,800 is below the national average, with 73.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $790 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 17% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below the national average. About 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 29.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 43.3, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35601, 35640, 35649.
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ZIP 35603 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35603 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $218k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $790 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35601 – Decatur
- 35640 – Hartselle
- 35649 – Mooresville
- 35671 – Tanner
- 35673 – Trinity
- 35615 – Belle Mina
- 35756 – Madison
- 35622 – Falkville
- 35824 – Huntsville
- 35619 – Danville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35601 | DECATUR | 34,817 | $46,276 |
| 35640 | HARTSELLE | 26,909 | $69,233 |
| 35649 | MOORESVILLE | 93 | Not provided |
| 35671 | TANNER | 1,526 | $58,246 |
| 35673 | TRINITY | 7,698 | $71,587 |