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Reform, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35481

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

3,668
12/sq mi
$45,207
Median income
$84,000
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reform pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35481 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35481 covers 308.2 square miles in Reform, Pickens County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,668 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35481 reports a modest median household income of $45,207 (26% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,686. Local economic indicators show a 28.8% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $84,000 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $400 monthly, and 75.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Pickens County, so you can benchmark 35481 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 35481

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reform, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35481.

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 35481, Reform, 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

3,668

Population

308.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35481?

41.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 44.3%
African American 49.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$45,207

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$24,686

Per Capita Income

28.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35481 ranks nationally

Reform, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,207 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,672

Total Housing Units

1,362

Occupied Units

310

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$84,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$400

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 35481, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,402,000.

59

Businesses

552

Employees

$22.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 11.9%
Finance and insurance 7 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.9%
Construction 3 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.1%

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 35481 vs 35447 →

ZIP 35481 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 35481 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35481 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 35481 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
35447 Carrollton, AL 3,460 11.6 mi
35466 Gordo, AL 6,075 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickens County

35466 standard
Gordo, AL
Pop: 6,075
35442 standard
Aliceville, AL
Pop: 4,972
35447 standard
Carrollton, AL
Pop: 3,460
35461 standard
Ethelsville, AL
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Pickens County Reform, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35481 in? ▼
ZIP code 35481 (Reform) is located in Pickens County, Alabama. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35481? ▼
ZIP code 35481 in Reform, AL has a population of 3,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35481? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35481 is $45,207, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35481? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35481 is $84,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35481? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35481 is African American at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35481? ▼
ZIP code 35481 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35481? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35481 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35481? ▼
In ZIP code 35481, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 35481? ▼
In ZIP code 35481, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35481? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35481 is 28.8% 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.