35603 Zip Code Profile

35603 is a rural zip code in Decatur, Alabama. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $158,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Decatur metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $66,588/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 35603 is $57,183.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 35603 earn an average of $46,439/year. Women earn only $23,177/year.

12,830 people in 35603 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 35603? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.5 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 14,720 men and 15,825 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,244 people (out of the 30,545 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,040 homes, and 523 businesses every day. 91 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

35603 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Busan, South Korea!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 571 feet above sea levell.

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• Decatur/Morgan County Farmers Market
• Decatur/Morgan Farmers Market
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• Lawrence County Farmers Market
• Madison City Farmers Market
• Monrovia Pointe
• Phillips Creek
• Sherwood Park Civic Assoc.
• Summerfield
• The Ridge

• Demographics

• Total Population: 30,545
• White Population: 25,029
• Black Population: 4,113
• Hispanic Population: 1,615
• Asian Population: 468
• Hawaiian Population: 17
• Indian Population: 468
• Male Population: 14,720
• Female Population: 15,825
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• CSA Name: Huntsville-Decatur, AL
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Decatur AL
• County: Morgan
• City: Decatur
• Longitude: -87.0
• Latitude: 34.5
• Elevation: 571 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 256

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 12,574
• Drive alone: 11,395
• Carpool: 1,042
• Public transit: 8
• Ride bikes or walk: 91


• Average commute time: 21.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 271
•    5 - 9: 1,278
•    10 - 14: 2,598
•    15 - 19: 2,947
•    20 - 24: 1,878
•    25 - 29: 581
•    30 - 34: 1,216
•    35 - 39: 413
•    40 - 44: 329
•    45 - 59: 630
•    60 - 89: 171
•    90 plus: 262

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $158,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $55,552
• Businesses: 499
• Employees: 6,750
• Annual Payroll: $197,224,000
• Average Family Income: $66,588
• Median Family Income: $49,669
• Average Income for Men: $46,439
• Average Income for Women: $23,177

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04, 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 8372.0, 4485.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)
• US House Representative: Robert B. Aderholt (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 103
• State FIPS Code: 01

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View all schools in Decatur

Primary Schools

Chestnut Grove Elementary School

3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 552-3092

Frances Nungester Elementary School

726 Tammy St Sw

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 552-3079

Gordon Bibb Elementary School

4104 Hwy. 31 S.

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 552-3056

Julian Harris Elementary School

1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 552-3096

Priceville Elementary School

438 Cave Springs Road

Priceville, AL 35603

(256) 341-9202

Middle Schools

Cedar Ridge Middle School

2715 Danville Rd Sw

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 552-4622

Other Schools

Priceville High School

317 Highway 67 S

Decatur, AL 35603

(256) 353-1950