ZIP Code 35630
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Florence · Lauderdale County · Alabama
- Population
- 32,629
- Median income
- $46,304
- Median home value
- $174,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.7%
- Land area
- 66.5 sq mi
491/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35630 in Florence, Alabama has a population of 32,629. The median household income is $46,304, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35630 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.5 square miles in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama. The area is home to 32,629 residents, producing a population density of 491 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35630 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35630 sits at $46,304 (24% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,102. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 45.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35630 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lauderdale County, so you can benchmark 35630 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35630
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35630.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
226 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
127 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 35630?
34.7
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$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
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?
17,575
Total Housing Units
15,172
Occupied Units
2,403
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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