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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
$72,956
Median income
$177,300
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,782. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. Housing costs here run $177,300 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $768 a month; 88.6% of 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. To put 35179 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cullman County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35179?

42.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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

$34,782

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35179 ranks nationally

Vinemont, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,956 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,686

Total Housing Units

3,281

Occupied Units

405

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$177,300

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35179 ranks #2 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 35179 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 35179 ranks #3 of 4 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
35057 Cullman, AL 12,630 9.0 mi
35622 Falkville, AL 7,388 6.5 mi
35098 Logan, AL 1,375 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cullman County

35055 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 19,427
35077 standard
Hanceville, AL
Pop: 13,142
35057 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 12,630
35058 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 9,936
35033 standard
Bremen, AL
Pop: 3,403
35083 standard
Holly Pond, AL
Pop: 3,268

Related Areas

Cullman County Vinemont, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.