PlainZIP

Florence, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35630

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

32,629
491/sq mi
$46,304
Median income
$174,800
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
491
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35630 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, with 32,629 residents across 66.5 square miles, a density of 491 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35630 reports a modest median household income of $46,304 (24% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,102. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Housing costs here run $174,800 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $820 a month; 45.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 35630 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lauderdale 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 35630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35630.

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 35630, Florence, 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

32,629

Population

66.5

Area (sq mi)

491

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35630?

34.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$46,304

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$30,102

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35630 ranks nationally

Florence, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,304 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

17,575

Total Housing Units

15,172

Occupied Units

2,403

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1971

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35630 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 158
2021 +13.1% 178
2022 +18.1% 211
2023 +10.6% 233
2024 +5.4% 245

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 1,258 business establishments in ZIP 35630, employing approximately 20,567 people with a combined annual payroll of $857,750,000.

1,258

Businesses

20,567

Employees

$857.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 226 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 206 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 137 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 135 10.7%
Finance and insurance 127 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 5.4%
Construction 59 4.7%
Manufacturing 46 3.7%
Wholesale trade 36 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 2.5%
Information 23 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.1%
Educational services 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 35630 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 35630 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35630 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 35630 ranks #4 of 5 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
35660 Sheffield, AL 9,042 5.2 mi
35634 Florence, AL 9,711 7.1 mi
35661 Muscle Shoals, AL 16,617 6.4 mi
35633 Florence, AL 20,877 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County

35633 standard
Florence, AL
Pop: 20,877
35645 standard
Killen, AL
Pop: 14,060
35634 standard
Florence, AL
Pop: 9,711
35652 standard
Rogersville, AL
Pop: 8,190
35648 standard
Lexington, AL
Pop: 3,635
35610 standard
Anderson, AL
Pop: 2,252

Related Areas

Lauderdale County Florence, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35630 in? ▼
ZIP code 35630 (Florence) is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Lauderdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lauderdale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35630? ▼
ZIP code 35630 in Florence, AL has a population of 32,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35630? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35630 is $46,304, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35630? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35630 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35630? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35630 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35630? ▼
ZIP code 35630 has 1,258 business establishments employing approximately 20,567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35630? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35630 are: Retail trade (226), Health care and social assistance (206), Accommodation and food services (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35630? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35630 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 35630? ▼
In ZIP code 35630, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 35630? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35630 is 17.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35630? ▼
In ZIP code 35630, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35630? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35630 is 21.0% 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.