ZIP Code 35046
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Clanton · Chilton County · Alabama
- Population
- 5,108
- Median income
- $79,286
- Median home value
- $170,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.3%
- Land area
- 347.5 sq mi
15/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35046 in Clanton, Alabama has a population of 5,108. The median household income is $79,286, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $170,300, 39% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 347.5 square miles in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,108 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 35046 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35046 sits at $79,286 (30% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,246. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $170,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Chilton County, so you can benchmark 35046 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 35046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35046.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 35046, 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
5,108
Population
347.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35046?
40.5
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$79,286
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$32,246
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,560
Total Housing Units
1,878
Occupied Units
682
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$800
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35046 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 144 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 156 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 178 |
| 2023 | +23.1% | 219 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 223 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 35046, employing approximately 904 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,541,000.
74
Businesses
904
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 28.4% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35045 | Clanton, AL | 14,870 | 10.9 mi |
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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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