Winfield, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35594
Marion County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,794
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,732
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35594 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 35594 (Winfield, AL) rose +23.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.5 in 2023 to 223.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35594 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winfield, Marion County, Alabama, home to 7,794 residents across 374.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35594 reports a modest median household income of $44,732 (27% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,070. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,900 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $727; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 35594 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 35594
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winfield, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35594.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 35594, Winfield, 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
7,794
Population
374.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35594?
49.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$44,732
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$29,070
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35594 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Winfield, 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)
$44,732 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
3,597housing units
3,597
Total Housing Units
2,845
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,900
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$727
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+23.0%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35594 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 138 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 144 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 181 |
| 2024 | +23.0% | 223 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 201 business establishments in ZIP 35594, employing approximately 2,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,869,000.
201
Businesses
2,352
Employees
$103.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 24.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.5% |
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 35594 vs 35559 →
ZIP 35594 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35594
Winfield (35594)
7,794 residents
- 35563
Guin (35563)
4,340 residents
- 35548 1,558
Brilliant (35548)
1,558 residents
- 35554 1,186
Eldridge (35554)
1,186 residents
- 35559 57
Glen Allen (35559)
57 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35594 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35594 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35563
Guin (35563)
$52,576 median income
- 35554
Eldridge (35554)
$49,250 median income
- 35594
Winfield (35594)
$44,732 median income
- 35548
Brilliant (35548)
$43,958 median income
- 35559
Glen Allen (35559)
$26,023 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35594 ranks #3 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 35594, 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 (7,794 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 35594 in?
ZIP code 35594 (Winfield) 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 35594?
ZIP code 35594 in Winfield, AL has a population of 7,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35594?
The median household income in ZIP 35594 is $44,732, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35594?
The median home value in ZIP 35594 is $156,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35594?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35594 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35594?
ZIP code 35594 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 2,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35594?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35594 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (40), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35594?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35594 increased by 23.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35594?
In ZIP code 35594, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 35594?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35594 is 28.9 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 35594?
In ZIP code 35594, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35594?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35594 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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