West Blocton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35184
Bibb County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,841
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,756
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Blocton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35184 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 35184 (West Blocton, AL) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35184 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, home to 5,841 residents across 367.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35184 reports a modest median household income of $54,756 (10% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,674. Unemployment is 11.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,900 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 35184 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 35184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Blocton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35184.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 35184, West Blocton, 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
5,841
Population
367.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35184?
34.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$54,756
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$24,674
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35184 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
West Blocton, 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)
$54,756 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
2,262housing units
2,262
Total Housing Units
1,907
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 35184, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,787,000.
33
Businesses
140
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
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 35184 vs 35188 →
ZIP 35184 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35184
West Blocton (35184)
5,841 residents
- 35490
Vance (35490)
3,857 residents
- 35188
Woodstock (35188)
2,715 residents
- 35074 93
Green Pond (35074)
93 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35184 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35490
Vance (35490)
$87,813 median income
- 35188
Woodstock (35188)
$73,438 median income
- 35184
West Blocton (35184)
$54,756 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35184 ranks #3 of 3 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 35184, 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 (5,841 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 35184 in?
ZIP code 35184 (West Blocton) is located in Bibb County, Alabama. Bibb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bibb-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35184?
ZIP code 35184 in West Blocton, AL has a population of 5,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35184?
The median household income in ZIP 35184 is $54,756, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35184?
The median home value in ZIP 35184 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35184?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35184 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35184?
ZIP code 35184 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35184?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35184 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35184?
In ZIP code 35184, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 35184?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35184 is 31.3 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 35184?
In ZIP code 35184, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35184?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35184 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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