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Cullman, AL
City in Cullman County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35055.
Population
19,319
Land area
22.8sq mi
People per sq mi
846
ZIP codes
1
Cullman and its ZIP codes
Cullman at a glance
- Cullman is about 8.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 33rd among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $61,224, 4% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,900 (14% above Alabama) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Cullman, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Libraries1
- Banks21
- Post Offices2
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants139
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Cullman, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,224
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,320), Irish Americans (3,235), Italian Americans (551).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cullman County. PPP loans are for Cullman.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,582
31,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$609M
FY 2026, $6,934 per person
How people get to work
Cullman, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cullman, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cullman, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Cullman
1 in or overlapping Cullman. Population shown
Cities near Cullman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PointCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.9 |
| South VinemontTown | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BerlinTown | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Good HopeCity | 4.6 mi | 7.9 |
| HancevilleCity | 8.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Dodge CityTown | 9.6 mi | 3.5 |
| FairviewTown | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| West PointTown | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| EvaTown | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Holly PondTown | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Garden CityTown | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| BaileytonTown | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| FalkvilleTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| ColonyTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| JoppaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cullman, AL in?
- Cullman is in Cullman County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Cullman, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cullman include 35055.
- What is the population of Cullman, AL?
- About 19,319 people live in Cullman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cullman?
- Nearby places include East Point (2.3 mi), South Vinemont (3.8 mi), Berlin (4.4 mi), Good Hope (4.6 mi), Hanceville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023