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Gadsden, AL
City in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35901, 35903, 35904.
Population
33,374
Land area
37.4sq mi
People per sq mi
891
ZIP codes
3
Gadsden and its ZIP codes
Gadsden at a glance
- Gadsden is about 8.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $40,345, 37% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (44% below Alabama) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Gadsden, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools19
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks11
- Post Offices3
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants143
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Gadsden, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,345
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,012), Mexican Americans (1,331), Guatemalan Americans (1,029).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Gadsden.
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
How people get to work
Gadsden, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gadsden, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gadsden, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.0%
U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gadsden
3 in or overlapping Gadsden. Population shown
Cities near Gadsden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Reece CityTown | 4.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Tidmore BendCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.7 |
| RidgevilleTown | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| AttallaCity | 5.8 mi | 7 |
| GlencoeCity | 6.9 mi | 17 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 15.2 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 7.5 |
| SouthsideCity | 7.8 mi | 19.1 |
| Hokes BluffCity | 8.6 mi | 11.9 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 16.2 |
| Rainbow CityCity | 9 mi | 25.6 |
| Coats BendCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8.6 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 17.5 |
| SteeleTown | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gadsden, AL in?
- Gadsden is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Gadsden, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gadsden include 35901, 35903, 35904.
- What is the population of Gadsden, AL?
- About 33,374 people live in Gadsden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gadsden?
- Nearby places include Reece City (4.4 mi), Tidmore Bend (5.1 mi), Ridgeville (5.6 mi), Attalla (5.8 mi), Glencoe (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023