PlainZIP

Livingston, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35470

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

5,468
8/sq mi
$29,475
Median income
$138,700
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Livingston 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
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35470 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama, home to 5,468 residents across 692.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35470 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,475 (52% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $17,966. Local economic indicators show a 20.4% poverty rate alongside 16.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $138,700 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $645 a month; 53.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.2, and the average commute is -. To put 35470 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sumter 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 35470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Livingston, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,468

Population

692.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 35470 ranks nationally

Livingston, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,475 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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35470 vs 36901 →

ZIP 35470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35470 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35470 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35470 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36901 Bellamy, AL 329 9.4 mi
36925 York, AL 3,115 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sumter County

36925 standard
York, AL
Pop: 3,115
36907 standard
Cuba, AL
Pop: 1,930
35459 standard
Emelle, AL
Pop: 872
35460 standard
Epes, AL
Pop: 834
35464 standard
Gainesville, AL
Pop: 654
35477 standard
Panola, AL
Pop: 335

Related Areas

Sumter County Livingston, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.