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ZIP Code 35053
Crane Hill, Alabama

ZIP code 35053 is in Crane Hill, located in Cullman County, Alabama, within the Cullman metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,834. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $54,688, and about 9% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,834
Census ZCTA
County
Cullman
FIPS 01043
Median income (est.)
$54,688
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
47.913 mi²
+ 9.123 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityCrane Hill, AL
CountyCullman County (FIPS 01043)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Cullman, AL Micro Area (18980)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.054153, -87.0737
Land / Water Area47.913 mi² land · 9.123 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,300 individual tax returns filed in 35053 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.5%
$25K–$50K
19.2%
$50K–$75K
12.3%
$75K–$100K
10.0%
$100K–$200K
20.8%
$200K+
9.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 40% of 35053's total adjusted gross income, from 9% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($54,688) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 35053's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$54,688
▲ 5.0%
Filers earning $200K+
9.2%
▲ 0.6 pt
Total filers
1,300
▲ 2.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35053/soi?year=… $47K 2020 $52K 2021 $55K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 35053 ZCTA.

2000
2,493
 
2010
2,617
▲ +5.0%
2020
2,834
▲ +8.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number012150
City AliasesCrane Hill

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35053 in?

ZIP code 35053 is in Cullman County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01043).

What city is ZIP code 35053?

The primary USPS city for 35053 is Crane Hill, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35053 in?

35053 is part of the Cullman, AL Micro Area (MSA code 18980).

What is the population of ZIP code 35053?

The 2020 Census population of 35053 was 2,834 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35053?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35053 is about $54,688, with around 9% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.