Welcome to DECATUR, AL 35603
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 Kirkuk, Iraq!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 571 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Decatur, AL
Average Home Value in 35603: $158,000
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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
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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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Schools in 35603 Zip Code
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- 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
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 35603 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://community.dps.state.al.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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