ZIP Code 35004
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Moody · St. Clair County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,427
- Median income
- $87,652
- Median home value
- $232,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.5%
- Land area
- 46.8 sq mi
223/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Chicago
ZIP code 35004 in Moody, Alabama has a population of 10,427. The median household income is $87,652, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $232,700, 16% below the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.8 square miles in Moody, St. Clair County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,427 residents, producing a population density of 223 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35004 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35004 sits at $87,652 (44% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,859. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $232,700 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,601 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 35004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35004.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35004, Moody, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,427
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35004?
43.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,652
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$40,859
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,076
Total Housing Units
4,869
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,700
Median Home Value
+31% vs state
$1,601
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.1%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35004 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 167 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 197 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 191 |
| 2024 | +15.1% | 219 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 189 business establishments in ZIP 35004, employing approximately 2,839 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,522,000.
189
Businesses
2,839
Employees
$146.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 21 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Information | 5 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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