ZIP Code 35630

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Florence · Lauderdale County · Alabama

Population
32,629

491/sq mi

Median income
$46,304

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.7%

Median age 34.7

Land area
66.5 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35630 vs 35660 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Florence, AL

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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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