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
$69,531
Median income
$167,600
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,167. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $167,600 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $550 monthly, and 80.6% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35546, plus 5 more within Fayette 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 35546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berry, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35546.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35546?

34.4

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$26,167

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35546 ranks nationally

Berry, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,531 46th percentile higher than 46% 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

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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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,851

Total Housing Units

1,486

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$167,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

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.