PlainZIP

Moundville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35474

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

6,180
12/sq mi
$87,933
Median income
$206,000
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moundville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35474 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moundville, Hale County, Alabama, home to 6,180 residents across 519.3 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35474 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,933 (44% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,379. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $206,000 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,058 monthly, and 86.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35474, plus 4 more within Hale County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35474

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moundville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35474.

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 35474, Moundville, 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

6,180

Population

519.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35474?

32.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.9%
African American 41.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 35474 ranks nationally

Moundville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,933 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35474 vs 35463 →

ZIP 35474 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 35474 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 35474 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 35474 ranks the highest 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
35463 Fosters, AL 1,749 11.3 mi
35456 Duncanville, AL 3,759 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hale County

36744 standard
Greensboro, AL
Pop: 7,419
36776 standard
Sawyerville, AL
Pop: 1,489
36765 standard
Newbern, AL
Pop: 1,294
35441 standard
Akron, AL
Pop: 1,060

Related Areas

Hale County Moundville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35474 in? ▼
ZIP code 35474 (Moundville) is located in Hale County, Alabama. Hale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35474? ▼
ZIP code 35474 in Moundville, AL has a population of 6,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35474? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35474 is $87,933, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35474? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35474 is $206,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35474? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35474 is White at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35474? ▼
ZIP code 35474 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 1,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35474? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35474 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35474? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35474 increased by 9.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35474? ▼
In ZIP code 35474, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 35474? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35474 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35474? ▼
In ZIP code 35474, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35474? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35474 is 9.6% 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.