ZIP Code 35470

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Livingston · Sumter County · Alabama

Population
5,468

8/sq mi

Median income
$29,475

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,700

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.1%

Median age 22.2

Land area
692.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 35470 in Livingston, Alabama has a population of 5,468. The median household income is $29,475, which is 61% below the national average. Median home value is $138,700, 50% below the US average. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 692.2 square miles in Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,468 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35470 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35470 sits at $29,475 (52% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $17,966. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is $138,700 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $645 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sumter County, so you can benchmark 35470 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 35470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35470.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35470, Livingston, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,468

Population

692.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35470?

22.2

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.7%
African American 59.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$29,475

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$17,966

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,262

Total Housing Units

1,767

Occupied Units

495

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$138,700

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$645

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 111 business establishments in ZIP 35470, employing approximately 1,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,350,000.

111

Businesses

1,322

Employees

$50.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 17 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.0%
Wholesale trade 9 8.1%
Finance and insurance 8 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.5%
Construction 4 3.6%
Manufacturing 4 3.6%
Information 4 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36901 Bellamy, AL 329 9.4 mi
36925 York, AL 3,115 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35470 in?
ZIP code 35470 (Livingston) is located in Sumter County, Alabama. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35470?
ZIP code 35470 in Livingston, AL has a population of 5,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35470?
The median household income in ZIP 35470 is $29,475, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35470?
The median home value in ZIP 35470 is $138,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35470 is African American at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35470?
ZIP code 35470 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 1,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35470 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (17), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35470?
In ZIP code 35470, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 35470?
In ZIP code 35470, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35470 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Livingston, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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