PlainZIP

Addison, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35540

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

2,415
13/sq mi
$65,192
Median income
$119,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Addison pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35540 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35540 covers 191.7 square miles in Addison, Winston County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,415 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35540 reports a modest median household income of $65,192 (7% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,363. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $119,500 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $960 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 35540 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Winston 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 35540

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Addison, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35540.

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 35540, Addison, 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

2,415

Population

191.7

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35540?

39.5

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$65,192

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$30,363

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35540 ranks nationally

Addison, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,192 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,099

Total Housing Units

956

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$119,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$960

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 35540, employing approximately 1,395 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,917,000.

50

Businesses

1,395

Employees

$65.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 22.0%
Manufacturing 10 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.0%
Construction 3 6.0%
Finance and insurance 3 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.0%

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 35540 vs 35572 →

ZIP 35540 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 35540 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 35540 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 35540 ranks #3 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
35572 Houston, AL 1,131 6.5 mi
35098 Logan, AL 1,375 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winston County

35565 standard
Haleyville, AL
Pop: 13,485
35553 standard
Double Springs, AL
Pop: 4,680
35541 standard
Arley, AL
Pop: 3,597
35572 standard
Houston, AL
Pop: 1,131
35575 standard
Lynn, AL
Pop: 1,018
35577 standard
Natural Bridge, AL
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Winston County Addison, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35540 in? ▼
ZIP code 35540 (Addison) is located in Winston County, Alabama. Winston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35540? ▼
ZIP code 35540 in Addison, AL has a population of 2,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35540? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35540 is $65,192, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35540? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35540 is $119,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35540? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35540 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35540? ▼
ZIP code 35540 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 1,395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35540? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35540 are: Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (10), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35540? ▼
In ZIP code 35540, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 35540? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35540 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35540? ▼
In ZIP code 35540, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35540? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35540 is 9.2% 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.