35601 Zip Code Profile

35601 is a rural zip code in Decatur, Alabama. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $97,000) are fairly typical for the Decatur metro area.

The average family income here is $52,041/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 35601 is $39,162.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 35601 earn an average of $34,996/year. Women earn only $18,123/year.

14,013 people in 35601 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 35601? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.3 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 17,115 men and 17,319 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 17,377 people (out of the 34,434 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,542 homes, and 1,593 businesses every day. 221 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

35601 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Busan, South Korea!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 573 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 34,434
• White Population: 20,793
• Black Population: 9,333
• Hispanic Population: 6,190
• Asian Population: 238
• Hawaiian Population: 105
• Indian Population: 463
• Male Population: 17,115
• Female Population: 17,319
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• CSA Name: Huntsville-Decatur, AL
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Decatur AL
• County: Morgan
• City: Decatur
• Longitude: -87.0
• Latitude: 34.6
• Elevation: 574 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 256

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 13,844
• Drive alone: 11,688
• Carpool: 1,713
• Public transit: 61
• Ride bikes or walk: 221


• Average commute time: 18.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 586
•    5 - 9: 2,473
•    10 - 14: 3,416
•    15 - 19: 2,849
•    20 - 24: 1,582
•    25 - 29: 530
•    30 - 34: 1,113
•    35 - 39: 220
•    40 - 44: 178
•    45 - 59: 448
•    60 - 89: 220
•    90 plus: 229

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $97,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,697
• Businesses: 1,335
• Employees: 23,965
• Annual Payroll: $901,528,000
• Average Family Income: $52,041
• Median Family Income: $31,782
• Average Income for Men: $34,996
• Average Income for Women: $18,123

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04, 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 8372.0, 4485.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)
• US House Representative: Robert B. Aderholt (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 103
• State FIPS Code: 01

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Primary Schools

Austinville Elementary School

2320 Clara Ave Sw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3050

Benjamin Davis Elementary School

417 Monroe Dr Nw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3025

Eastwood Elementary School

1802 26th Ave Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3043

Leon Sheffield Elementary School

1312 Riverview Avenue

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3040

Somerville Road Elementary School

910 Somerville Rd Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3033

Walter Jackson Elementary School

1950 Park St Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3031

West Decatur Elementary School

708 Memorial Dr Sw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3027

Woodmeade Elementary School

1400 19th Ave Sw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3023

Middle Schools

Brookhaven Middle School

1302 5th Ave Sw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3045

Oak Park Middle School

1218 16th Ave Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3035

High Schools

Austin High School

1625 Danville Rd Sw

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3060

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3011

Horizon High School

809 Church St Ne

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 552-3054

Other Schools

Long Term Case

910 Wilson Street Ne

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 308-2308

Morgan County Learning Center

1325 Point Mallard Pkwy Se

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 309-2171