Hamilton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35570
Marion County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,145
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,639
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hamilton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35570 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35570 (Hamilton, AL) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35570 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, home to 11,145 residents across 619.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35570 reports a modest median household income of $63,639 (4% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,909. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,800 (33% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $613; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 35570 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 35570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35570.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 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 35570, Hamilton, 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
11,145
Population
619.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35570?
44.6
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$63,639
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,909
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35570 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Hamilton, 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)
$63,639 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
5,262housing units
5,262
Total Housing Units
3,881
Occupied Units
1,381
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,800
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$613
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 220 business establishments in ZIP 35570, employing approximately 2,837 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,976,000.
220
Businesses
2,837
Employees
$108.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 13.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 35570 vs 35564 →
ZIP 35570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35570
Hamilton (35570)
11,145 residents
- 35564 2,361
Hackleburg (35564)
2,361 residents
- 35552 1,044
Detroit (35552)
1,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35570 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35552
Detroit (35552)
$95,759 median income
- 35570
Hamilton (35570)
$63,639 median income
- 35564
Hackleburg (35564)
$44,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35570 ranks #2 of 3 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 35570, 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 (11,145 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 35570 in?
ZIP code 35570 (Hamilton) 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 35570?
ZIP code 35570 in Hamilton, AL has a population of 11,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35570?
The median household income in ZIP 35570 is $63,639, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35570?
The median home value in ZIP 35570 is $118,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35570?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35570 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35570?
ZIP code 35570 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 2,837 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35570?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35570 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (30), Finance and insurance (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35570?
In ZIP code 35570, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 35570?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35570 is 26.0 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 35570?
In ZIP code 35570, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35570?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35570 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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