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ZIP Code 35555
Fayette, Alabama

ZIP code 35555 is in Fayette, located in Fayette County, Alabama. Its 2020 Census population was 9,282. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $40,179, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
9,282
Census ZCTA
County
Fayette
FIPS 01057
Median income (est.)
$40,179
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
316.41 mi²
+ 1.7 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityFayette, AL
CountyFayette County (FIPS 01057)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.658512, -87.815636
Land / Water Area316.41 mi² land · 1.7 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,550 individual tax returns filed in 35555 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.2%
$25K–$50K
27.6%
$50K–$75K
14.9%
$75K–$100K
10.1%
$100K–$200K
12.1%
$200K+
2.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 14% of 35555's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($40,179) 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 35555's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$40,179
▲ 7.8%
Filers earning $200K+
2.0%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
3,550
▼ 1.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35555/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $37K 2021 $40K 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 35555 ZCTA.

2000
10,993
 
2010
10,177
▼ -7.4%
2020
9,282
▼ -8.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number012990
City AliasesBluff, Fayette

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35555 in?

ZIP code 35555 is in Fayette County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01057).

What city is ZIP code 35555?

The primary USPS city for 35555 is Fayette, AL.

What is the population of ZIP code 35555?

The 2020 Census population of 35555 was 9,282 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35555?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35555 is about $40,179, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.