Gadsden, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 35901 serves a portion of Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County. This community is home to approximately 32,657 residents, with a median age of 40.2 years. The median household income of $45,063 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $310,934 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Gadsden is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 105 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 35901 reflects the economic character of Etowah County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 32,657 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,017 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,063 | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $310,934 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 105 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.9% | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,328 | — |