PlainZIP

Lincoln, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35096

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

7,815
38/sq mi
$66,913
Median income
$186,700
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35096 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Talladega County, Alabama, home to 7,815 residents across 204.0 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35096 reports a modest median household income of $66,913 (10% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,425. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Median home value sits at $186,700 (5% above the state average), median rent at $951 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 35096 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Talladega County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35096.

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 35096, Lincoln, 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

7,815

Population

204.0

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35096?

37.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 18.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$66,913

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$35,425

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35096 ranks nationally

Lincoln, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,913 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,136

Total Housing Units

3,577

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$186,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$951

Median Rent

1994

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

+20.0%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35096 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 160
2021 +6.5% 170
2022 +18.0% 200
2023 -4.4% 192
2024 +20.0% 230

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 157 business establishments in ZIP 35096, employing approximately 9,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,720,000.

157

Businesses

9,113

Employees

$590.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 19 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.3%
Construction 12 7.6%
Wholesale trade 12 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.0%
Manufacturing 9 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.7%
Finance and insurance 8 5.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 5.1%

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 35096 vs 35135 →

ZIP 35096 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 35096 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 35096 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 35096 ranks #3 of 4 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
35135 Riverside, AL 1,812 5.2 mi
36260 Eastaboga, AL 4,247 6.7 mi
35131 Ragland, AL 4,159 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Talladega County

35160 standard
Talladega, AL
Pop: 26,822
35150 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 18,472
35044 standard
Childersburg, AL
Pop: 7,713
35151 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 7,632
36268 standard
Munford, AL
Pop: 5,432
35014 standard
Alpine, AL
Pop: 4,546

Related Areas

Talladega County Lincoln, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35096 in? ▼
ZIP code 35096 (Lincoln) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35096? ▼
ZIP code 35096 in Lincoln, AL has a population of 7,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35096 is $66,913, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35096 is $186,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35096 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35096? ▼
ZIP code 35096 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 9,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35096? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35096 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (19), Transportation and warehousing (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35096? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35096 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 35096? ▼
In ZIP code 35096, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 35096? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35096 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35096? ▼
In ZIP code 35096, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35096 is 12.8% 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.