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Clanton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35046

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

5,108
15/sq mi
$79,286
Median income
$170,300
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, home to 5,108 residents across 347.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,286 (30% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,246. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $170,300 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $800 monthly, and 85.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 35046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clanton, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35046.

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 35046, 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

5,108

Population

347.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35046?

40.5

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

How ZIP 35046 ranks nationally

Clanton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,286 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35046 vs 35045 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35045 Clanton, AL 14,870 10.9 mi

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Related Areas

Chilton County Clanton, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35046 in? ▼
ZIP code 35046 (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 35046? ▼
ZIP code 35046 in Clanton, AL has a population of 5,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35046 is $79,286, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35046 is $170,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35046 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35046? ▼
ZIP code 35046 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35046 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (13), Construction (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35046 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 35046? ▼
In ZIP code 35046, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35046? ▼
In ZIP code 35046, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35046 is 11.9% 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.