ZIP codes
656
Alabama ZIP Codes & Demographics
Alabama capital is Montgomery (AL); borders Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee. Alabama ZIP codes, demographics, and median household income — 656 ZIP...
Population
5,054,137
Median household income (avg.)
$59,002
79% of U.S. median
Average home value
$164,838
47% of U.S. median
Average rent
$626
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Quick facts about Alabama
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Montgomery
- Abbreviation
- AL
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Yellowhammer
- State flower
- Camellia
- Motto
- We dare defend our rights
- Neighboring states (land borders)
Alabama demographics
Alabama has 656 ZIP codes across 67 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 5,054,137.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 42.1 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Hoover is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in Alabama
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Alabama is about $59,002 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 35213 (Mountain Brook) is near the top at about $161,902, while 35464 (Gainesville) is near the bottom at about $12,423.
Housing in Alabama
For housing in Alabama, the average median home value is about $164,838 and the average median rent is about $626.
The most populous ZIP is 35242 (Hoover) with about 56,956 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Alabama?
The capital of Alabama is Montgomery. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for Alabama?
Alabama’s USPS postal abbreviation is AL.
What states border Alabama?
Alabama shares land borders with Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in Alabama?
Alabama has 656 ZIP codes on US5 across 67 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of Alabama?
Alabama has a combined ZIP-area population of about 5,054,137 across 656 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in Alabama?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Alabama is about $59,002, about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $164,838. Among ZIPs with data, 35213 (Mountain Brook) is near the top ($161,902) and 35464 (Gainesville) is near the bottom ($12,423).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for Alabama?
This page lists ZIP codes in Alabama with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
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