Carbon Hill, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35549
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,341
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,818
- Median income Below-median income area
- $67,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carbon Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35549 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35549 covers 299.4 square miles in Carbon Hill, Walker County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,341 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35549 reports a modest median household income of $47,818 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,414. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,400 (62% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $572; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35549 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 35549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbon Hill, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 35549, Carbon Hill, 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
4,341
Population
299.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35549?
50.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$47,818
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$23,414
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35549 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Carbon Hill, 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)
$47,818 28th percentile higher than 28% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,857housing units
1,857
Total Housing Units
1,433
Occupied Units
424
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$572
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 35549, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,199,000.
40
Businesses
409
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 27.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 35549 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35578
Nauvoo (35578)
5,833 residents
- 35549
Carbon Hill (35549)
4,341 residents
- 35554 1,186
Eldridge (35554)
1,186 residents
- 35587 1,025
Townley (35587)
1,025 residents
- 35542 1,021
Bankston (35542)
1,021 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35549 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35578
Nauvoo (35578)
$55,754 median income
- 35587
Townley (35587)
$54,773 median income
- 35554
Eldridge (35554)
$49,250 median income
- 35549
Carbon Hill (35549)
$47,818 median income
- 35542
Bankston (35542)
$44,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35549 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35549, 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 (4,341 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 35549 in?
ZIP code 35549 (Carbon Hill) is located in Walker County, Alabama. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35549?
ZIP code 35549 in Carbon Hill, AL has a population of 4,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35549?
The median household income in ZIP 35549 is $47,818, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35549?
The median home value in ZIP 35549 is $67,400, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35549 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35549?
ZIP code 35549 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35549 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35549?
In ZIP code 35549, 38.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% 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 35549?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35549 is 36.3 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 35549?
In ZIP code 35549, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35549 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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