ZIP Code 35016
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Arab · Marshall County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,778
- Median income
- $63,685
- Median home value
- $208,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 192.6 sq mi
87/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35016 in Arab, Alabama has a population of 16,778. The median household income is $63,685, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $208,800, 25% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.6 square miles in Arab, Marshall County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,778 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 35016 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35016 sits at $63,685 (5% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,725. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $208,800 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 35016 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 35016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,725
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 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?
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
$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.
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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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