PlainZIP

Elkmont, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35620

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

8,868
32/sq mi
$78,247
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elkmont pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35620 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, home to 8,868 residents across 281.5 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35620 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,247 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,497. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $196,100 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $825 a month; 84.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 35620 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 35620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkmont, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35620.

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 35620, Elkmont, 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

8,868

Population

281.5

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35620?

38.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$78,247

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$34,497

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35620 ranks nationally

Elkmont, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,247 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,505

Total Housing Units

4,161

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$196,100

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1993

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35620 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 166
2021 +17.6% 196
2022 +10.6% 216
2023 +16.5% 252
2024 +1.3% 255

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 35620, employing approximately 822 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,967,000.

87

Businesses

822

Employees

$33.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 28.7%
Retail trade 15 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35620 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 35620 ranks #2 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 35620 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 35620 ranks #4 of 6 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
38477 Prospect, TN 2,766 8.4 mi
35614 Athens, AL 7,456 7.0 mi
35647 Lester, AL 1,030 7.8 mi
35613 Athens, AL 20,546 9.8 mi
38455 Elkton, TN 227 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35756 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 9,016
35614 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 7,456
35739 standard
Ardmore, AL
Pop: 5,146
35671 standard
Tanner, AL
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Limestone County Elkmont, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35620 in? ▼
ZIP code 35620 (Elkmont) is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35620? ▼
ZIP code 35620 in Elkmont, AL has a population of 8,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35620 is $78,247, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35620 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35620 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35620? ▼
ZIP code 35620 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35620 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35620 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 35620? ▼
In ZIP code 35620, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 35620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35620 is 26.3 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 35620? ▼
In ZIP code 35620, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35620 is 11.5% 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.