ZIP Code 35640
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Hartselle · Morgan County · Alabama
- Population
- 24,267
- Median income
- $76,620
- Median home value
- $210,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 284.5 sq mi
85/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35640 in Hartselle, Alabama has a population of 24,267. The median household income is $76,620, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $210,000, 25% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 284.5 square miles in Hartselle, Morgan County, Alabama. The area is home to 24,267 residents, producing a population density of 85 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 35640 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35640 sits at $76,620 (26% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,240. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $210,000 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $801 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 35640 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 35640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35640.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 35640, Hartselle, 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
24,267
Population
284.5
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35640?
40.4
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$76,620
Median Household Income
+26% vs state
$37,240
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 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?
11,336
Total Housing Units
10,432
Occupied Units
904
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,000
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$801
Median Rent
1985
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35640 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 211 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 228 |
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 445 business establishments in ZIP 35640, employing approximately 6,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,626,000.
445
Businesses
6,919
Employees
$360.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 86 | 19.3% |
| Construction | 57 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.5% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
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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