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Ashville, AL
City in St. Clair County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35953.
Population
2,464
Land area
19.2sq mi
People per sq mi
128
ZIP codes
1
Ashville and its ZIP codes
Ashville at a glance
- Ashville is 28% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,362, 8% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,900 and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Ashville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,362
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (175), Irish Americans (114), Mexican Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Ashville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,291
22,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$692M
FY 2026, $7,597 per person
How people get to work
Ashville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
301
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Ashville
1 in or overlapping Ashville. Population shown
Cities near Ashville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SteeleTown | 8.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Highland LakeTown | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Rainbow CityCity | 9.6 mi | 25.6 |
| RaglandTown | 9.8 mi | 16.8 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.4 |
| OhatcheeTown | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| OdenvilleCity | 13 mi | 14 |
| OneontaCity | 13 mi | 15.8 |
| AltoonaTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| SpringvilleCity | 14 mi | 9.6 |
| AttallaCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| SouthsideCity | 14 mi | 19.1 |
| AllgoodTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 15 mi | 5 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| RiversideCity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashville, AL in?
- Ashville is in St. Clair County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashville, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashville include 35953.
- What is the population of Ashville, AL?
- About 2,464 people live in Ashville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashville?
- Nearby places include Steele (8.1 mi), Highland Lake (9.3 mi), Rainbow City (9.6 mi), Ragland (9.8 mi), Gallant (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023