35906 ZIP Code – Rainbow City, Alabama
35906 is a ZIP code serving Rainbow City, Alabama in Etowah County with a population of approximately 10,429 residents. The median household income is $60,373 — near the Alabama average and below the national average. The median home value of $188,500 is below the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $959, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.4%, well above the national average. About 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35907, 35987, 35972.
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ZIP 35906 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35906 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $188k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $959 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.6% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35907 – Gadsden
- 35987 – Steele
- 35972 – Gallant
- 35953 – Ashville
- 35905 – Gadsden
- 35954 – Attalla
- 36271 – Ohatchee
- 35904 – Gadsden
- 36279 – Wellington
- 35901 – Gadsden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35907 | GADSDEN | 9,235 | $70,919 |
| 35987 | STEELE | 2,599 | $62,039 |
| 35972 | GALLANT | 1,293 | Not provided |
| 35953 | ASHVILLE | 6,557 | $63,802 |
| 35905 | GADSDEN | 6,221 | $67,321 |