ZIP Code 35045

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Clanton · Chilton County · Alabama

Population
14,870

48/sq mi

Median income
$65,907

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$181,500

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.7%

Median age 38.9

Land area
308.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 35045 in Clanton, Alabama has a population of 14,870. The median household income is $65,907, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $181,500, 35% below the US average. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 308.5 square miles in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,870 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 35045 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35045 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $181,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,870

Population

308.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
35171 Thorsby, AL 3,281 6.5 mi
35046 Clanton, AL 5,108 10.9 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Clanton, AL

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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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