PlainZIP

Eutaw, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35462

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

5,061
6/sq mi
$31,528
Median income
$94,900
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama, home to 5,061 residents across 816.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35462 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,528 (48% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,563. The poverty rate stands at 34.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. Housing costs here run $94,900 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $431 a month; 50.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Alabama and national benchmarks above rather than reading 35462's numbers in isolation.

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 35462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eutaw, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35462.

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 35462, Eutaw, 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

5,061

Population

816.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 35462?

42.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 22.1%
African American 76.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$31,528

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$21,563

Per Capita Income

34.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35462 ranks nationally

Eutaw, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,528 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,373

Total Housing Units

1,866

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$94,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$431

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 35462, employing approximately 1,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,111,000.

74

Businesses

1,342

Employees

$49.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 23.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.2%
Manufacturing 8 10.8%
Finance and insurance 5 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

35443 standard
Boligee, AL
Pop: 2,009
36740 standard
Forkland, AL
Pop: 1,328
35469 standard
Knoxville, AL
Pop: 221

Related Areas

Greene County Eutaw, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35462 in? ▼
ZIP code 35462 (Eutaw) is located in Greene County, Alabama. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35462? ▼
ZIP code 35462 in Eutaw, AL has a population of 5,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35462 is $31,528, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35462 is $94,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35462 is African American at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35462? ▼
ZIP code 35462 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 1,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35462 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35462? ▼
In ZIP code 35462, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 35462? ▼
In ZIP code 35462, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35462 is 34.3% 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.