Quinton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35130
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,233
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,690
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35130 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35130 covers 173.8 square miles in Quinton, Walker County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,233 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35130 reports a modest median household income of $40,690 (33% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,925. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,400 (49% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $592; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35130 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quinton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35130.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35130, Quinton, 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
3,233
Population
173.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35130?
44.7
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$40,690
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$25,925
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35130 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Quinton, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,690 14th percentile higher than 14% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,683housing units
1,683
Total Housing Units
1,332
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$592
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 35130, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,092,000.
25
Businesses
434
Employees
$54.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
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 35130 vs 35550 →
ZIP 35130 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35062
Dora (35062)
7,944 residents
- 35005
Adamsville (35005)
7,942 residents
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
5,605 residents
- 35580
Parrish (35580)
3,791 residents
- 35130
Quinton (35130)
3,233 residents
- 35118 3,138
Mulga (35118)
3,138 residents
- 35148 2,702
Sumiton (35148)
2,702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35130 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35062
Dora (35062)
$73,393 median income
- 35118
Mulga (35118)
$64,375 median income
- 35005
Adamsville (35005)
$59,125 median income
- 35148
Sumiton (35148)
$56,574 median income
- 35580
Parrish (35580)
$52,135 median income
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
$42,216 median income
- 35130
Quinton (35130)
$40,690 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35130 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35130, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,233 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35130 in?
ZIP code 35130 (Quinton) is located in Walker County, Alabama. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35130?
ZIP code 35130 in Quinton, AL has a population of 3,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35130?
The median household income in ZIP 35130 is $40,690, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35130?
The median home value in ZIP 35130 is $90,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35130 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35130?
ZIP code 35130 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35130 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35130?
In ZIP code 35130, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 35130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35130 is 31.4 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 35130?
In ZIP code 35130, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35130 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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