PlainZIP

Brilliant, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35548

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

1,558
9/sq mi
$43,958
Median income
$68,800
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35548 covers 169.3 square miles in Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,558 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35548 reports a modest median household income of $43,958 (28% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,224. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $68,800 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $459 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 35548 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35548, Brilliant, 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

1,558

Population

169.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35548?

48.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$43,958

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$24,224

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35548 ranks nationally

Brilliant, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,958 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

850

Total Housing Units

695

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$68,800

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$459

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 35548, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,019,000.

11

Businesses

40

Employees

$3.0M

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 35548 vs 35594 →

ZIP 35548 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 35548 ranks #3 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 35548 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 35548 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
35594 Winfield, AL 7,794 9.6 mi
35577 Natural Bridge, AL 38 7.9 mi
35563 Guin, AL 4,340 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

35570 standard
Hamilton, AL
Pop: 11,145
35594 standard
Winfield, AL
Pop: 7,794
35563 standard
Guin, AL
Pop: 4,340
35564 standard
Hackleburg, AL
Pop: 2,361
35554 standard
Eldridge, AL
Pop: 1,186
35543 standard
Bear Creek, AL
Pop: 1,137

Related Areas

Marion County Brilliant, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35548 in? ▼
ZIP code 35548 (Brilliant) is located in Marion County, Alabama. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35548? ▼
ZIP code 35548 in Brilliant, AL has a population of 1,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35548? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35548 is $43,958, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35548? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35548 is $68,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35548? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35548 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35548? ▼
ZIP code 35548 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35548? ▼
In ZIP code 35548, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 35548? ▼
In ZIP code 35548, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35548? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35548 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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