ZIP Code 35572

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Source:

Houston · Winston County · Alabama

Population
1,131

6/sq mi

Median income
$70,911

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$305,000

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 57.2

Land area
191.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35572 in Houston, Alabama has a population of 1,131. The median household income is $70,911, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $305,000, 10% above the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35572 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.7 square miles in Houston, Winston County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,131 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35572 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35572 sits at $70,911 (16% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,338. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $305,000 (72% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35572 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 44 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winston County, so you can benchmark 35572 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35572, Houston, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,131

Population

191.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35572?

57.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$70,911

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$32,338

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

44.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,087

Total Housing Units

584

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$305,000

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 35572, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,935,000.

15

Businesses

175

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 35572 vs 35540 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35540 Addison, AL 2,415 6.5 mi
35553 Double Springs, AL 4,680 7.7 mi
35541 Arley, AL 3,597 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winston County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35572 in?
ZIP code 35572 (Houston) is located in Winston County, Alabama. Winston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35572?
ZIP code 35572 in Houston, AL has a population of 1,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35572?
The median household income in ZIP 35572 is $70,911, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35572?
The median home value in ZIP 35572 is $305,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35572 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35572?
ZIP code 35572 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35572?
In ZIP code 35572, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 35572?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35572 is 44.0 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 35572?
In ZIP code 35572, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35572 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houston, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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