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Clanton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35045

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

14,870
48/sq mi
$65,907
Median income
$181,500
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clanton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, home to 14,870 residents across 308.5 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35045 reports a modest median household income of $65,907 (8% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,150. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $181,500 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $883 a month; 71.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Chilton County, so you can benchmark 35045 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 35045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clanton, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35045.

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 35045, Clanton, 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

14,870

Population

308.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35045?

38.9

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 12.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$65,907

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$33,150

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35045 ranks nationally

Clanton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,907 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,703

Total Housing Units

6,331

Occupied Units

372

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$181,500

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1982

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35045 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 145
2021 +7.3% 156
2022 +20.3% 187
2023 +7.1% 200
2024 +5.7% 212

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 446 business establishments in ZIP 35045, employing approximately 4,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,244,000.

446

Businesses

4,904

Employees

$210.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 60 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 47 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.0%
Construction 39 8.7%
Finance and insurance 39 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.4%
Manufacturing 20 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.5%
Information 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.7%

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 35045 vs 35171 →

ZIP 35045 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 35045 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 35045 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 35045 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
35171 Thorsby, AL 3,281 6.5 mi
35046 Clanton, AL 5,108 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chilton County

35085 standard
Jemison, AL
Pop: 8,933
35046 standard
Clanton, AL
Pop: 5,108
35171 standard
Thorsby, AL
Pop: 3,281
36750 standard
Maplesville, AL
Pop: 2,901
36790 standard
Stanton, AL
Pop: 139

Related Areas

Chilton County Clanton, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35045 in? ▼
ZIP code 35045 (Clanton) is located in Chilton County, Alabama. Chilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chilton-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35045? ▼
ZIP code 35045 in Clanton, AL has a population of 14,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35045? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35045 is $65,907, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35045? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35045 is $181,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35045? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35045 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35045? ▼
ZIP code 35045 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 4,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35045? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35045 are: Retail trade (91), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35045? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35045 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 35045? ▼
In ZIP code 35045, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 35045? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35045 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35045? ▼
In ZIP code 35045, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35045? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35045 is 14.0% 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.