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Townley, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35587

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

1,025
8/sq mi
$54,773
Median income
$88,700
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35587 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Townley, Walker County, Alabama, home to just 1,025 residents across 136.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35587 reports a modest median household income of $54,773 (10% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,349. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $88,700 (50% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Walker County, letting you compare 35587 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 35587, Townley, 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

1,025

Population

136.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35587?

32.8

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
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?

$54,773

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$30,349

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35587 ranks nationally

Townley, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,773 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

427

Total Housing Units

350

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$88,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 35587, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,361,000.

7

Businesses

104

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 42.9%

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 35587 vs 35549 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35549 Carbon Hill, AL 4,341 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

35504 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 13,596
35501 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 10,424
35503 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 9,068
35578 standard
Nauvoo, AL
Pop: 5,833
35550 standard
Cordova, AL
Pop: 5,605
35549 standard
Carbon Hill, AL
Pop: 4,341

Related Areas

Walker County Townley, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35587 in? ▼
ZIP code 35587 (Townley) 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 35587? ▼
ZIP code 35587 in Townley, AL has a population of 1,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35587? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35587 is $54,773, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35587? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35587 is $88,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35587? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35587 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35587? ▼
ZIP code 35587 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35587? ▼
In ZIP code 35587, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 35587? ▼
In ZIP code 35587, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35587? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35587 is 5.5% 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.