PlainZIP

Union Grove, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35175

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

5,041
31/sq mi
$74,600
Median income
$199,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Union Grove pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35175 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35175 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union Grove, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 5,041 residents across 164.7 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35175 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,600 (22% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,592. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $199,300 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $856 monthly, and 86.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35175, plus 6 more within Marshall County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35175

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Grove, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35175.

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 35175, Union Grove, 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

5,041

Population

164.7

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35175?

47.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$74,600

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$39,592

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35175 ranks nationally

Union Grove, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,600 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,234

Total Housing Units

2,002

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$199,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1986

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35175 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 162
2021 +19.4% 193
2022 +17.7% 228
2023 +13.1% 257
2024 +5.8% 272

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 35175, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,627,000.

38

Businesses

324

Employees

$15.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 13.2%
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%

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 35175 vs 35016 →

ZIP 35175 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 35175 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35175 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 35175 ranks #3 of 7 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
35016 Arab, AL 16,778 7.9 mi
35803 Huntsville, AL 25,471 8.8 mi
35754 Laceys Spring, AL 5,362 7.8 mi
35087 Joppa, AL 2,115 9.8 mi
35760 New Hope, AL 5,065 10.9 mi
35019 Baileyton, AL 2,117 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

35950 standard
Albertville, AL
Pop: 20,826
35016 standard
Arab, AL
Pop: 16,778
35976 standard
Guntersville, AL
Pop: 16,272
35957 standard
Boaz, AL
Pop: 15,693
35951 standard
Albertville, AL
Pop: 13,098
35747 standard
Grant, AL
Pop: 5,901

Related Areas

Marshall County Union Grove, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35175 in? ▼
ZIP code 35175 (Union Grove) is located in Marshall County, Alabama. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35175? ▼
ZIP code 35175 in Union Grove, AL has a population of 5,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35175? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35175 is $74,600, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35175? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35175 is $199,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35175? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35175 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35175? ▼
ZIP code 35175 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35175? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35175 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35175? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35175 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 35175? ▼
In ZIP code 35175, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 35175? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35175 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35175? ▼
In ZIP code 35175, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35175? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35175 is 8.8% 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.