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ZIP Code 35959
Cedar Bluff, Alabama

ZIP code 35959 is in Cedar Bluff, located in Cherokee County, Alabama. Its 2020 Census population was 4,747. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $40,865, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,747
Census ZCTA
County
Cherokee
FIPS 01019
Median income (est.)
$40,865
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
62.267 mi²
+ 21.007 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityCedar Bluff, AL
CountyCherokee County (FIPS 01019)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.24514, -85.60562
Land / Water Area62.267 mi² land · 21.007 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,980 individual tax returns filed in 35959 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.3%
$25K–$50K
26.3%
$50K–$75K
14.6%
$75K–$100K
10.1%
$100K–$200K
12.6%
$200K+
3.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 17% of 35959's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($40,865) 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 35959's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$40,865
▲ 1.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.0%
▲ 0.4 pt
Total filers
1,980
▲ 2.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35959/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $40K 2021 $41K 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 35959 ZCTA.

2000
4,275
 
2010
4,836
▲ +13.1%
2020
4,747
▼ -1.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number011510
City AliasesCedar Bluff

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35959 in?

ZIP code 35959 is in Cherokee County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01019).

What city is ZIP code 35959?

The primary USPS city for 35959 is Cedar Bluff, AL.

What is the population of ZIP code 35959?

The 2020 Census population of 35959 was 4,747 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35959?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35959 is about $40,865, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.