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ZIP Code 35055
Cullman, Alabama

ZIP code 35055 is in Cullman, located in Cullman County, Alabama, within the Cullman metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 22,299. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $45,742, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
22,299
Census ZCTA
County
Cullman
FIPS 01043
Median income (est.)
$45,742
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
64.047 mi²
+ 0.913 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityCullman, AL
CountyCullman County (FIPS 01043)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Cullman, AL Micro Area (18980)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.15116, -86.75875
Land / Water Area64.047 mi² land · 0.913 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,720 individual tax returns filed in 35055 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.2%
$25K–$50K
26.3%
$50K–$75K
15.6%
$75K–$100K
10.2%
$100K–$200K
15.0%
$200K+
4.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 27% of 35055's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($45,742) 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 35055's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$45,742
▲ 7.7%
Filers earning $200K+
4.7%
▲ 0.8 pt
Total filers
8,720
▲ 0.2%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35055/soi?year=… $40K 2020 $42K 2021 $46K 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 35055 ZCTA.

2000
18,711
 
2010
19,427
▲ +3.8%
2020
22,299
▲ +14.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number012220
City AliasesCullman, Good Hope, Dodge City

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35055 in?

ZIP code 35055 is in Cullman County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01043).

What city is ZIP code 35055?

The primary USPS city for 35055 is Cullman, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35055 in?

35055 is part of the Cullman, AL Micro Area (MSA code 18980).

What is the population of ZIP code 35055?

The 2020 Census population of 35055 was 22,299 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35055?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35055 is about $45,742, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.