Alpine, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35014
Talladega County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,546
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alpine pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35014 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35014 covers 247.1 square miles in Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,546 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,688 (16% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,364. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,800 (3% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $735; 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talladega County, so 35014 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alpine, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35014.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35014, Alpine, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,546
Population
247.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35014?
52.9
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$70,688
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,364
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35014 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Alpine, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,688 Top 27% higher than 73% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,832housing units
1,832
Total Housing Units
1,497
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,800
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$735
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 35014, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,450,000.
22
Businesses
134
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35014 vs 35032 →
ZIP 35014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
7,713 residents
- 35014
Alpine (35014)
4,546 residents
- 35054
Cropwell (35054)
4,101 residents
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
3,378 residents
- 35149 630
Sycamore (35149)
630 residents
- 35032 66
Bon Air (35032)
66 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35014 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35054
Cropwell (35054)
$77,929 median income
- 35014
Alpine (35014)
$70,688 median income
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
$56,425 median income
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
$55,299 median income
- 35032 $30,156
Bon Air (35032)
$30,156 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35014 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35014, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35014 in?
ZIP code 35014 (Alpine) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35014?
ZIP code 35014 in Alpine, AL has a population of 4,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35014?
The median household income in ZIP 35014 is $70,688, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35014?
The median home value in ZIP 35014 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35014 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35014?
ZIP code 35014 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35014 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35014?
In ZIP code 35014, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35014?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35014 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35014?
In ZIP code 35014, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35014 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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