Berry, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35546
Fayette County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,901
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,531
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berry pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35546 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35546 covers 573.7 square miles in Berry, Fayette County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,901 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35546 reports a modest median household income of $69,531 (14% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,167. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $167,600 (5% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $550; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Fayette County, so 35546 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berry, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35546.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35546, Berry, 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
3,901
Population
573.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35546?
34.4
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$69,531
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$26,167
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35546 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Berry, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,531 Top 28% higher than 72% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,851housing units
1,851
Total Housing Units
1,486
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$550
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 35546, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,449,000.
44
Businesses
234
Employees
$9.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 35546 vs 35542 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35542 | Bankston, AL | 1,021 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35546, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,901 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35546 in?
ZIP code 35546 (Berry) is located in Fayette County, Alabama. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35546?
ZIP code 35546 in Berry, AL has a population of 3,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35546?
The median household income in ZIP 35546 is $69,531, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35546?
The median home value in ZIP 35546 is $167,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35546?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35546 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35546?
ZIP code 35546 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35546?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35546 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35546?
In ZIP code 35546, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 35546?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35546 is 37.4 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 35546?
In ZIP code 35546, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35546?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35546 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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