Jasper, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 35501 serves a portion of Jasper, Alabama, within Walker County. This community is home to approximately 37,096 residents, with a median age of 29.3 years. The median household income of $49,382 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $197,528 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 71% owner-occupied and 29% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Jasper is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 41% and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 35501 reflects the economic character of Walker County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,096 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,296 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,382 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $197,528 | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.0% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 41% | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.3 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,031 | — |