Aliceville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35442

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

4,972
8/sq mi
$44,503
Median income
$139,000
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aliceville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35442 covers 613.8 square miles in Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,972 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35442 reports a modest median household income of $44,503 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,390. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $139,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $736 per month, and 56.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35442, plus 4 more within Pickens 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 35442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aliceville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35442.

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 35442, Aliceville, 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

4,972

Population

613.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35442?

40.6

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 38.1%
African American 59.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$44,503

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$24,390

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35442 ranks nationally

Aliceville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,503 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,111

Total Housing Units

1,451

Occupied Units

660

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.1%
Renter 43.9%

$139,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$736

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 35442, employing approximately 1,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,439,000.

70

Businesses

1,155

Employees

$52.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 25.7%
Manufacturing 7 10.0%
Finance and insurance 7 10.0%
Construction 6 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%

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 35442 vs 35477 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35477 Panola, AL 335 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35442 in?
ZIP code 35442 (Aliceville) is located in Pickens County, Alabama. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35442?
ZIP code 35442 in Aliceville, AL has a population of 4,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35442?
The median household income in ZIP 35442 is $44,503, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35442?
The median home value in ZIP 35442 is $139,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35442 is African American at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35442?
ZIP code 35442 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 1,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35442 are: Retail trade (18), Manufacturing (7), Finance and insurance (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35442?
In ZIP code 35442, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35442?
In ZIP code 35442, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35442 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.