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Guin, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35563

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

4,340
16/sq mi
$52,576
Median income
$116,900
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35563 covers 269.6 square miles in Guin, Marion County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,340 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35563 reports a modest median household income of $52,576 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,864. Local economic indicators show a 17.9% poverty rate alongside 9.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $116,900 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $600 monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 35563 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 35563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guin, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35563.

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 35563, Guin, 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

4,340

Population

269.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35563?

39.1

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$52,576

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,864

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35563 ranks nationally

Guin, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,576 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,839

Total Housing Units

1,372

Occupied Units

467

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$116,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$600

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 35563, employing approximately 940 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,247,000.

55

Businesses

940

Employees

$53.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 25.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.9%
Manufacturing 4 7.3%

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 35563 vs 35544 →

ZIP 35563 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 35563 ranks #2 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 35563 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 35563 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
35544 Beaverton, AL 673 7.2 mi
35594 Winfield, AL 7,794 8.1 mi
35548 Brilliant, AL 1,558 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

35570 standard
Hamilton, AL
Pop: 11,145
35594 standard
Winfield, AL
Pop: 7,794
35564 standard
Hackleburg, AL
Pop: 2,361
35548 standard
Brilliant, AL
Pop: 1,558
35554 standard
Eldridge, AL
Pop: 1,186
35543 standard
Bear Creek, AL
Pop: 1,137

Related Areas

Marion County Guin, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35563 in? ▼
ZIP code 35563 (Guin) 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 35563? ▼
ZIP code 35563 in Guin, AL has a population of 4,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35563 is $52,576, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35563 is $116,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35563 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35563? ▼
ZIP code 35563 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35563 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35563? ▼
In ZIP code 35563, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 35563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35563 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35563? ▼
In ZIP code 35563, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35563 is 17.9% 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.