Sulligent, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35586
Lamar County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,469
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,286
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sulligent pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35586 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35586 covers 470.4 square miles in Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,469 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35586 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,286 (37% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,104. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,300 (35% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $553; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lamar County, so 35586 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 35586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sulligent, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35586.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 35586, Sulligent, 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
4,469
Population
470.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35586?
43.5
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$38,286
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$25,104
Per Capita Income
26.8%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35586 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Sulligent, 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)
$38,286 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,975housing units
1,975
Total Housing Units
1,410
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,300
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$553
Median Rent
1981
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 35586, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,227,000.
55
Businesses
1,254
Employees
$56.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.5% |
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 35586 vs 38844 →
ZIP 35586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35592
Vernon (35592)
4,664 residents
- 35586
Sulligent (35586)
4,469 residents
- 38848 848
Greenwood Springs (38848)
848 residents
- 35544 673
Beaverton (35544)
673 residents
- 38844 131
Gattman (38844)
131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35586 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38848
Greenwood Springs (38848)
$80,962 median income
- 38844
Gattman (38844)
$65,734 median income
- 35544
Beaverton (35544)
$56,131 median income
- 35592
Vernon (35592)
$45,526 median income
- 35586
Sulligent (35586)
$38,286 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35586 ranks #5 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 35586, 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 (4,469 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 35586 in?
ZIP code 35586 (Sulligent) is located in Lamar County, Alabama. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35586?
ZIP code 35586 in Sulligent, AL has a population of 4,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35586?
The median household income in ZIP 35586 is $38,286, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35586?
The median home value in ZIP 35586 is $115,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35586 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35586?
ZIP code 35586 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35586 are: Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (9), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35586?
In ZIP code 35586, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 35586?
In ZIP code 35586, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35586 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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