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 Moderate-density area
- $50,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,182. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,000 (41% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $533; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lawrence County, so 35618 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 35618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Courtland, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35618.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35618?
48.9
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$50,750
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,182
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35618 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Courtland, 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)
$50,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,057housing units
1,057
Total Housing Units
899
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35672
Town Creek (35672)
6,445 residents
- 35643
Hillsboro (35643)
2,941 residents
- 35618 1,870
Courtland (35618)
1,870 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35618 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35672
Town Creek (35672)
$61,925 median income
- 35643
Hillsboro (35643)
$59,076 median income
- 35618
Courtland (35618)
$50,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35618, 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 (1,870 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 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.
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