ZIP Code 35634
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Florence · Lauderdale County · Alabama
- Population
- 9,711
- Median income
- $71,452
- Median home value
- $266,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 159.7 sq mi
61/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.9
Chicago
ZIP code 35634 in Florence, Alabama has a population of 9,711. The median household income is $71,452, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $266,600, 4% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35634 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 159.7 square miles in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama. The area is home to 9,711 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 35634 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35634 sits at $71,452 (17% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,126. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $266,600 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35634 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lauderdale County, so you can benchmark 35634 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 35634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35634.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 35634, 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
9,711
Population
159.7
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35634?
48.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$71,452
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$43,126
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 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?
4,921
Total Housing Units
4,195
Occupied Units
726
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,600
Median Home Value
+51% vs state
$914
Median Rent
1986
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35634 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 162 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 179 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 231 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 240 |
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 166 business establishments in ZIP 35634, employing approximately 1,053 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,342,000.
166
Businesses
1,053
Employees
$45.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 21 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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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