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Blountsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35031

Blount County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,933
24/sq mi
$54,345
Median income
$141,000
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blountsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blountsville, Blount County, Alabama, home to 7,933 residents across 334.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35031 reports a modest median household income of $54,345 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,695. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $141,000 (20% below the state average), median rent at $823 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blount County, so you can benchmark 35031 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 35031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blountsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35031.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 35031, Blountsville, 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

7,933

Population

334.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35031?

36.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$54,345

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,695

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35031 ranks nationally

Blountsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,345 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,351

Total Housing Units

2,901

Occupied Units

450

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$141,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1985

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

+28.4%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35031 have increased 28.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 150
2021 +11.6% 167
2022 +20.2% 201
2023 -6.7% 187
2024 +28.4% 240

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 35031, employing approximately 1,033 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,854,000.

79

Businesses

1,033

Employees

$44.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 24.1%
Retail trade 12 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.4%
Manufacturing 8 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35031 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35031 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35083 Holly Pond, AL 3,268 7.3 mi
35049 Cleveland, AL 3,996 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blount County

35121 standard
Oneonta, AL
Pop: 15,570
35079 standard
Hayden, AL
Pop: 8,810
35049 standard
Cleveland, AL
Pop: 3,996
35133 standard
Remlap, AL
Pop: 3,907
35172 standard
Trafford, AL
Pop: 2,986
35097 standard
Locust Fork, AL
Pop: 1,748

Related Areas

Blount County Blountsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35031 in? ▼
ZIP code 35031 (Blountsville) is located in Blount County, Alabama. Blount County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blount-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35031? ▼
ZIP code 35031 in Blountsville, AL has a population of 7,933 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35031 is $54,345, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35031 is $141,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35031 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35031? ▼
ZIP code 35031 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,033 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35031 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35031 increased by 28.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 35031? ▼
In ZIP code 35031, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 35031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35031 is 36.8 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 35031? ▼
In ZIP code 35031, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35031 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.