35903 ZIP Code – Gadsden, Alabama
ZIP code 35903 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County with a population of approximately 17,717 residents. The median household income is $51,119 — near the Alabama average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $145,900, well below the national average, with 65.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $787 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 16.5%, above the national average. An estimated 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35901, 35905, 35904.
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ZIP 35903 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35903 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $787 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35901 – Gadsden
- 35905 – Gadsden
- 35904 – Gadsden
- 35983 – Leesburg
- 36279 – Wellington
- 35954 – Attalla
- 35907 – Gadsden
- 36265 – Jacksonville
- 35906 – Rainbow City
- 36272 – Piedmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | GADSDEN | 18,818 | $43,638 |
| 35905 | GADSDEN | 6,221 | $67,321 |
| 35904 | GADSDEN | 13,482 | $42,738 |
| 35983 | LEESBURG | 3,426 | $60,639 |
| 36279 | WELLINGTON | 2,932 | $67,344 |