ZIP Code 35096
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Lincoln · Talladega County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,815
- Median income
- $66,913
- Median home value
- $186,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 204.0 sq mi
38/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35096 in Lincoln, Alabama has a population of 7,815. The median household income is $66,913, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $186,700, 33% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.0 square miles in Lincoln, Talladega County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,815 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 35096 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35096 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $186,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Talladega County, so you can benchmark 35096 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 35096
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35096.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 35096, Lincoln, 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
7,815
Population
204.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35096?
37.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.9%
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?
$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
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?
4,136
Total Housing Units
3,577
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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