Ragland, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35131
St. Clair County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,159
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,738
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ragland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35131 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35131 covers 233.7 square miles in Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,159 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35131 reports a modest median household income of $43,738 (28% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,537. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,800 (45% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $771; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 35131 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 35131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ragland, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35131.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 35131, Ragland, 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
4,159
Population
233.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35131?
46.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$43,738
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$24,537
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35131 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Ragland, 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)
$43,738 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,654housing units
1,654
Total Housing Units
1,477
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,800
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$771
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 35131, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,291,000.
24
Businesses
326
Employees
$26.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 29.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 35131 vs 35953 →
ZIP 35131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35125
Pell City (35125)
10,456 residents
- 35096
Lincoln (35096)
7,815 residents
- 35953
Ashville (35953)
7,319 residents
- 35131 4,159
Ragland (35131)
4,159 residents
- 35135 1,812
Riverside (35135)
1,812 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35131 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35953
Ashville (35953)
$73,750 median income
- 35135
Riverside (35135)
$68,681 median income
- 35096
Lincoln (35096)
$66,913 median income
- 35125
Pell City (35125)
$59,891 median income
- 35131
Ragland (35131)
$43,738 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35131 ranks #5 of 5 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 35131, 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 (4,159 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 35131 in?
ZIP code 35131 (Ragland) is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35131?
ZIP code 35131 in Ragland, AL has a population of 4,159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35131?
The median household income in ZIP 35131 is $43,738, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35131?
The median home value in ZIP 35131 is $96,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35131 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35131?
ZIP code 35131 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35131 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35131?
In ZIP code 35131, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 35131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35131 is 27.2 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 35131?
In ZIP code 35131, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35131 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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