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ZIP Code 35901
Gadsden, Alabama

ZIP code 35901 is in Gadsden, located in Etowah County, Alabama, within the Gadsden metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 18,671. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $35,987, and about 6% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
18,671
Census ZCTA
County
Etowah
FIPS 01055
Median income (est.)
$35,987
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
59.516 mi²
+ 4.319 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityGadsden, AL
CountyEtowah County (FIPS 01055)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Gadsden, AL Metro Area (23460)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.047585, -85.933266
Land / Water Area59.516 mi² land · 4.319 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 7,410 individual tax returns filed in 35901 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
38.7%
$25K–$50K
25.6%
$50K–$75K
12.8%
$75K–$100K
6.8%
$100K–$200K
10.4%
$200K+
5.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 42% of 35901's total adjusted gross income, from 6% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($35,987) 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 35901's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$35,987
▲ 6.1%
Filers earning $200K+
5.7%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
7,410
▲ 1.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35901/soi?year=… $31K 2020 $34K 2021 $36K 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 35901 ZCTA.

2000
20,516
 
2010
20,045
▼ -2.3%
2020
18,671
▼ -6.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number013330
City AliasesGadsden

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35901 in?

ZIP code 35901 is in Etowah County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01055).

What city is ZIP code 35901?

The primary USPS city for 35901 is Gadsden, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35901 in?

35901 is part of the Gadsden, AL Metro Area (MSA code 23460).

What is the population of ZIP code 35901?

The 2020 Census population of 35901 was 18,671 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35901?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35901 is about $35,987, with around 6% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.