35963 ZIP Code – Dawson, Alabama
35963 is a small ZIP code in Dawson, Alabama, part of DeKalb County with a population of approximately 1,608 residents. The median household income is $66,288 — above the Alabama average and near the national average. At $129,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 76.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $563 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.5%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 26.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35974, 35961, 35971.
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ZIP 35963 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35963 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,608 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $129k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $563 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.7% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35974 – Geraldine
- 35961 – Collinsville
- 35971 – Fyffe
- 35962 – Crossville
- 35975 – Groveoak
- 35986 – Rainsville
- 35968 – Fort Payne
- 35951 – Albertville
- 35771 – Section
- 35967 – Fort Payne
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35974 | GERALDINE | 1,695 | $60,127 |
| 35961 | COLLINSVILLE | 6,271 | $43,063 |
| 35971 | FYFFE | 5,043 | $52,930 |
| 35962 | CROSSVILLE | 8,391 | $56,838 |
| 35975 | GROVEOAK | 1,400 | $43,333 |