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Gadsden, Alabama · ZIP 35904

Gadsden — ZIP 35904

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Gadsden (35904) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Gadsden. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $119K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby5

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$119K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$119K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,333

Violent Crime

193

Property Crime

1,140

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Etowah County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–06216
32%
47%
Gadsden City High School09–121,361
19%
21%
Floyd Elementary SchoolPK–05384
17%
32%
Sansom Middle School06–08339
17%
40%
Walnut Park Elementary SchoolPK–05218
17%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

13,571

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35904 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35904 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35904 is approximately $119K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35904 in Gadsden has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.