PlainZIP

Carrollton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35447

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

3,460
9/sq mi
$40,000
Median income
$110,100
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carrollton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35447 covers 376.1 square miles in Carrollton, Pickens County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,460 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35447 reports a modest median household income of $40,000 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,153. Poverty here runs at 18.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $110,100 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $820 monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 35447 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Pickens 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 35447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carrollton, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35447.

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 35447, Carrollton, 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

3,460

Population

376.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35447?

42.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 40.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$40,000

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$29,153

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35447 ranks nationally

Carrollton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,000 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,649

Total Housing Units

1,278

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$110,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 35447, employing approximately 321 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,401,000.

43

Businesses

321

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 10 23.3%
Retail trade 8 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 7.0%

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 35447 vs 35481 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35481 Reform, AL 3,668 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickens County

35466 standard
Gordo, AL
Pop: 6,075
35442 standard
Aliceville, AL
Pop: 4,972
35481 standard
Reform, AL
Pop: 3,668
35461 standard
Ethelsville, AL
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Pickens County Carrollton, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35447 in? ▼
ZIP code 35447 (Carrollton) 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 35447? ▼
ZIP code 35447 in Carrollton, AL has a population of 3,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35447? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35447 is $40,000, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35447? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35447 is $110,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35447? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35447 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35447? ▼
ZIP code 35447 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35447? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35447 are: Health care and social assistance (10), 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 35447? ▼
In ZIP code 35447, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 35447? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35447 is 29.3 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 35447? ▼
In ZIP code 35447, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35447? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35447 is 18.8% 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.