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Carlisle-Rockledge, AL

Census-designated place in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35956.

Population

1,993

Land area

16.2sq mi

People per sq mi

123

ZIP codes

1

Carlisle-Rockledge and its ZIP codes

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Carlisle-Rockledge at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $60,360 a year, 6% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $550 a month.

Local data for Carlisle-Rockledge, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carlisle-Rockledge, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,360

Poverty rate

21.7%

Median home value

$115,900

Median rent

$550/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

9.1%

Median age

30.1

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (218), German Americans (142), Italian Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Carlisle-Rockledge.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,937

33,095 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,787

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$774M

FY 2026, $7,480 per person

Etowah County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Carlisle-Rockledge, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.8%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carlisle-Rockledge, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

542

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

212

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 33°F

57.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carlisle-Rockledge, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

ZIP codes in Carlisle-Rockledge

1 in or overlapping Carlisle-Rockledge. Population shown

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Cities near Carlisle-Rockledge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EgyptCensus-designated place3.5 mi9
RidgevilleTown4 mi0.8
WhitesboroCensus-designated place4.1 mi17.5
Sardis CityTown4.5 mi7.9
IvaleeCensus-designated place5.4 mi7.5
Reece CityTown5.6 mi3.6
BoazCity5.8 mi14.6
Bristow CoveCensus-designated place6.3 mi10.8
New UnionCensus-designated place6.6 mi12.3
AttallaCity7.4 mi7
Lookout MountainCensus-designated place8.9 mi15.2
GadsdenCity8.9 mi37.4
GallantCensus-designated place10 mi14.4
Walnut GroveTown11 mi5
AlbertvilleCity12 mi27
Tidmore BendCensus-designated place12 mi9.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carlisle-Rockledge, AL in?
Carlisle-Rockledge is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Carlisle-Rockledge, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carlisle-Rockledge include 35956.
What is the population of Carlisle-Rockledge, AL?
About 1,993 people live in Carlisle-Rockledge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carlisle-Rockledge?
Nearby places include Egypt (3.5 mi), Ridgeville (4 mi), Whitesboro (4.1 mi), Sardis City (4.5 mi), Ivalee (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023