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35959

Alabama · 4,726 residents · 61.9 sq mi
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ZIP 35959 is home to 4,726 people in Cherokee County. At a median age of 47.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median rent is $726 a month. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Cherokee County, 35959 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$52,356
US average: $82,259
$28,686
US average: $44,673
$234,500
US average: $376,019
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
61.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.0%
Age 65+
24.8%
51.6%
48.4%
2.53 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(4,269)
Black4.4%(206)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(135)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other2%(94)
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Cherokee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35960$52,619
35973$44,608
35983$63,793
36272$51,635
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 35959?

ZIP code 35959 has about 4,726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35959?

The typical household in ZIP code 35959 earns about $52,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35959 expensive?

In ZIP code 35959, the median home is worth about $234,500, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35959?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35959 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35959?

About 18.2% of people in ZIP code 35959 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Cherokee County
Other ZIP codes in Cherokee County
ZIP 36272ZIP 35960ZIP 35983ZIP 35973

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024