Vinemont, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35179
Cullman County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,958
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,956
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vinemont pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35179 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 35179 (Vinemont, AL) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.5 in 2023 to 210.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35179 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vinemont, Cullman County, Alabama, home to 8,958 residents across 241.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35179 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,956 (20% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,782. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,300 (0% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $768; 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cullman County, so 35179 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 35179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinemont, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35179.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 35179, Vinemont, 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
8,958
Population
241.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35179?
42.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$72,956
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$34,782
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35179 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Vinemont, 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)
$72,956 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
3,686housing units
3,686
Total Housing Units
3,281
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,300
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$768
Median Rent
1991
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35179 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 138 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 160 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 188 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 210 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 35179, employing approximately 1,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,961,000.
95
Businesses
1,214
Employees
$70.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 22.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 35179 vs 35057 →
ZIP 35179 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35057
Cullman (35057)
12,630 residents
- 35179
Vinemont (35179)
8,958 residents
- 35622
Falkville (35622)
7,388 residents
- 35098 1,375
Logan (35098)
1,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35179 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35179 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35057
Cullman (35057)
$83,781 median income
- 35098
Logan (35098)
$80,517 median income
- 35179
Vinemont (35179)
$72,956 median income
- 35622
Falkville (35622)
$66,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35179 ranks #3 of 4 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 35179, 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 (8,958 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 35179 in?
ZIP code 35179 (Vinemont) is located in Cullman County, Alabama. Cullman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cullman-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35179?
ZIP code 35179 in Vinemont, AL has a population of 8,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35179?
The median household income in ZIP 35179 is $72,956, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35179?
The median home value in ZIP 35179 is $177,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35179?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35179 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35179?
ZIP code 35179 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35179?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35179 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (15), Wholesale trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35179?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35179 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 35179?
In ZIP code 35179, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 35179?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35179 is 26.3 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 35179?
In ZIP code 35179, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35179?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35179 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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