ZIP Code 35031
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Blountsville · Blount County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,933
- Median income
- $54,345
- Median home value
- $141,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.4%
- Land area
- 334.7 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35031 in Blountsville, Alabama has a population of 7,933. The median household income is $54,345, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $141,000, 49% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35031 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 334.7 square miles in Blountsville, Blount County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,933 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 35031 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35031 sits at $54,345 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,695. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $141,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,695
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 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?
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
$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.
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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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