ZIP Code 35474
standardSource:
Moundville · Hale County · Alabama
- Population
- 6,180
- Median income
- $87,933
- Median home value
- $206,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.5%
- Land area
- 519.3 sq mi
12/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35474 in Moundville, Alabama has a population of 6,180. The median household income is $87,933, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $206,000, 26% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 519.3 square miles in Moundville, Hale County, Alabama. The area is home to 6,180 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 35474 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35474 sits at $87,933 (44% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,379. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $206,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hale County, so you can benchmark 35474 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 35474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35474.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35474, Moundville, 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
6,180
Population
519.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35474?
32.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$87,933
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$37,379
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,113
Total Housing Units
2,803
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
3.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,058
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.4%
YoY Change (2022)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35474 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +10.1% | 138 |
| 2019 | -3.4% | 133 |
| 2020 | +2.0% | 136 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 144 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 158 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 35474, employing approximately 1,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,609,000.
72
Businesses
1,009
Employees
$62.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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