Arab, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35016
Marshall County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,778
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,685
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arab pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35016 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35016 (Arab, AL) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.7 in 2023 to 244.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35016 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arab, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 16,778 residents across 192.6 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35016 reports a modest median household income of $63,685 (5% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,725. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $208,800 (18% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $753.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35016 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 35016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arab, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35016.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 31
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 30
Health care and social assistance
30 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 35016, Arab, 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
16,778
Population
192.6
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35016?
39.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$63,685
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$34,725
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35016 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Arab, 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)
$63,685 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
7,335housing units
7,335
Total Housing Units
6,773
Occupied Units
562
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,800
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35016 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 174 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 212 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 227 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 244 |
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 347 business establishments in ZIP 35016, employing approximately 3,761 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,420,000.
347
Businesses
3,761
Employees
$141.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 22.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.9% |
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 35016 vs 35087 →
ZIP 35016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35016
Arab (35016)
16,778 residents
- 35980 5,161
Horton (35980)
5,161 residents
- 35175 5,041
Union Grove (35175)
5,041 residents
- 35083 3,268
Holly Pond (35083)
3,268 residents
- 35019 2,117
Baileyton (35019)
2,117 residents
- 35087 2,115
Joppa (35087)
2,115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35175
Union Grove (35175)
$74,600 median income
- 35087
Joppa (35087)
$67,043 median income
- 35016
Arab (35016)
$63,685 median income
- 35019
Baileyton (35019)
$62,083 median income
- 35980
Horton (35980)
$57,277 median income
- 35083
Holly Pond (35083)
$55,335 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35016 ranks #3 of 6 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 35016, 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 (16,778 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 35016 in?
ZIP code 35016 (Arab) is located in Marshall County, Alabama. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35016?
ZIP code 35016 in Arab, AL has a population of 16,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35016?
The median household income in ZIP 35016 is $63,685, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35016?
The median home value in ZIP 35016 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35016 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35016?
ZIP code 35016 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 3,761 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35016 are: Retail trade (78), Accommodation and food services (35), Finance and insurance (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35016 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35016?
In ZIP code 35016, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 35016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35016 is 30.6 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 35016?
In ZIP code 35016, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35016 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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