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 Low-density area
- $44,503
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,390. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,000 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $736; owner occupancy is 56.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Pickens County, so 35442 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 35442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aliceville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35442.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35442?
40.6
Median Age
40.2%
Male
59.8%
Female
8.9%
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?
$44,503
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$24,390
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35442 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Aliceville, 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)
$44,503 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,111housing units
2,111
Total Housing Units
1,451
Occupied Units
660
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35442, 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 (4,972 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 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.
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