Florence, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35634
Lauderdale County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,711
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $266,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Florence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35634 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35634 (Florence, AL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.8 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35634 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, home to 9,711 residents across 159.7 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35634 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,452 (17% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,126. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,600 (51% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $914.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lauderdale County, so 35634 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$43,126
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35634 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Florence, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,452 Top 25% higher than 75% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,921housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35634 vs 35645 →
ZIP 35634 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35630
Florence (35630)
32,629 residents
- 35661
Muscle Shoals (35661)
16,617 residents
- 35645
Killen (35645)
14,060 residents
- 35634 9,711
Florence (35634)
9,711 residents
- 38463 2,817
Iron City (38463)
2,817 residents
- 38481 896
Saint Joseph (38481)
896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35634 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35634 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35645
Killen (35645)
$87,958 median income
- 35661
Muscle Shoals (35661)
$74,310 median income
- 35634
Florence (35634)
$71,452 median income
- 38463
Iron City (38463)
$58,059 median income
- 38481
Saint Joseph (38481)
$49,567 median income
- 35630
Florence (35630)
$46,304 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35634 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35634, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,711 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35634 in?
ZIP code 35634 (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 35634?
ZIP code 35634 in Florence, AL has a population of 9,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35634?
The median household income in ZIP 35634 is $71,452, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35634?
The median home value in ZIP 35634 is $266,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35634 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35634?
ZIP code 35634 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 1,053 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35634 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35634?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35634 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 35634?
In ZIP code 35634, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 35634?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35634 is 29.3 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 35634?
In ZIP code 35634, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35634 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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