PlainZIP

Courtland, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35618

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

1,870
16/sq mi
$50,750
Median income
$104,000
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35618 covers 119.1 square miles in Courtland, Lawrence County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,870 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35618 reports a modest median household income of $50,750 (17% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,182. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $104,000 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $533 a month; 70.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. To put 35618 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Courtland, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35618.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 35618, Courtland, 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

1,870

Population

119.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35618?

48.9

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.9%
African American 42.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$50,750

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,182

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35618 ranks nationally

Courtland, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,750 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,057

Total Housing Units

899

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$104,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$533

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 35618, employing approximately 527 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,614,000.

25

Businesses

527

Employees

$42.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 28.0%
Manufacturing 4 16.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%

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 35618 vs 35672 →

ZIP 35618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35618 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35618 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35672 Town Creek, AL 6,445 5.7 mi
35643 Hillsboro, AL 2,941 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

35650 standard
Moulton, AL
Pop: 13,971
35673 standard
Trinity, AL
Pop: 8,199
35672 standard
Town Creek, AL
Pop: 6,445
35643 standard
Hillsboro, AL
Pop: 2,941
35651 standard
Mount Hope, AL
Pop: 1,312

Related Areas

Lawrence County Courtland, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35618 in? ▼
ZIP code 35618 (Courtland) is located in Lawrence County, Alabama. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35618? ▼
ZIP code 35618 in Courtland, AL has a population of 1,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35618 is $50,750, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35618 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35618 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35618? ▼
ZIP code 35618 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35618 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35618? ▼
In ZIP code 35618, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 35618? ▼
In ZIP code 35618, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35618 is 25.1% 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.