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 Moderate-density area
- $74,600
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35175 (Union Grove, AL) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.3 in 2023 to 272.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,592. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,300 (13% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $856; 86.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35175 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 35175
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Grove, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35175.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35175?
47.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
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?
$74,600
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$39,592
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35175 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Union Grove, 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)
$74,600 Top 21% higher than 79% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,234housing units
2,234
Total Housing Units
2,002
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35803
Huntsville (35803)
25,471 residents
- 35016
Arab (35016)
16,778 residents
- 35754 5,362
Laceys Spring (35754)
5,362 residents
- 35760 5,065
New Hope (35760)
5,065 residents
- 35175 5,041
Union Grove (35175)
5,041 residents
- 35019 2,117
Baileyton (35019)
2,117 residents
- 35087 2,115
Joppa (35087)
2,115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35175 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35175 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35803
Huntsville (35803)
$100,846 median income
- 35754
Laceys Spring (35754)
$96,071 median income
- 35175
Union Grove (35175)
$74,600 median income
- 35760
New Hope (35760)
$71,622 median income
- 35087
Joppa (35087)
$67,043 median income
- 35016
Arab (35016)
$63,685 median income
- 35019
Baileyton (35019)
$62,083 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35175, 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 (5,041 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 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.
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