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 Moderate-density area
- $54,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35031 (Blountsville, AL) rose +28.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.3 in 2023 to 240.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,695. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,000 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $823; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 35031 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 35031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blountsville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35031.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35031?
36.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
6.3%
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?
$54,345
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$26,695
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35031 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Blountsville, 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)
$54,345 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
3,351housing units
3,351
Total Housing Units
2,901
Occupied Units
450
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35031 vs 35083 →
ZIP 35031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35031
Blountsville (35031)
7,933 residents
- 35049
Cleveland (35049)
3,996 residents
- 35083
Holly Pond (35083)
3,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35031 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35049
Cleveland (35049)
$65,644 median income
- 35083
Holly Pond (35083)
$55,335 median income
- 35031
Blountsville (35031)
$54,345 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35031, 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 (7,933 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 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.
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