PlainZIP

Beaverton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35544

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

673
4/sq mi
$56,131
Median income
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaverton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35544 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaverton, Lamar County, Alabama, home to just 673 residents across 186.9 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35544 reports a modest median household income of $56,131 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,344. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $940 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lamar County, so you can benchmark 35544 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 →

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 35544, Beaverton, 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

673

Population

186.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35544?

49.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$56,131

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$24,344

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35544 ranks nationally

Beaverton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,131 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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

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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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

397

Total Housing Units

345

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$940

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 35544, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$91K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 35544 vs 35563 →

ZIP 35544 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 35544 ranks #4 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 35544 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 35544 ranks #2 of 4 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
35563 Guin, AL 4,340 7.2 mi
35586 Sulligent, AL 4,469 8.7 mi
35552 Detroit, AL 1,044 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lamar County

35592 standard
Vernon, AL
Pop: 4,664
35586 standard
Sulligent, AL
Pop: 4,469
35576 standard
Millport, AL
Pop: 3,217
35552 standard
Detroit, AL
Pop: 1,044

Related Areas

Lamar County Beaverton, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35544 in? ▼
ZIP code 35544 (Beaverton) is located in Lamar County, Alabama. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35544? ▼
ZIP code 35544 in Beaverton, AL has a population of 673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35544 is $56,131, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35544 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35544? ▼
ZIP code 35544 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35544? ▼
In ZIP code 35544, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 35544? ▼
In ZIP code 35544, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35544 is 7.2% 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.