ZIP Code 35077
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Hanceville · Cullman County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,142
- Median income
- $48,276
- Median home value
- $162,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.2%
- Land area
- 390.0 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35077 in Hanceville, Alabama has a population of 13,142. The median household income is $48,276, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $162,400, 42% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35077 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 390.0 square miles in Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,142 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 35077 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35077 sits at $48,276 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,107. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $162,400 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35077 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cullman County, so you can benchmark 35077 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 35077
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35077.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 35077, Hanceville, 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
13,142
Population
390.0
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35077?
44.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$48,276
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$30,107
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 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?
5,823
Total Housing Units
5,324
Occupied Units
499
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$840
Median Rent
1991
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35077 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.3% | 143 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +29.9% | 196 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 198 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 197 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 35077, employing approximately 2,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,226,000.
201
Businesses
2,958
Employees
$135.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 34 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
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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