ZIP Code 35640

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Hartselle · Morgan County · Alabama

Population
24,267

85/sq mi

Median income
$76,620

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,000

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.1%

Median age 40.4

Land area
284.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35640?

40.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
35603 Decatur, AL 30,545 6.8 mi
35622 Falkville, AL 7,388 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35640 in?
ZIP code 35640 (Hartselle) is located in Morgan County, Alabama. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35640?
ZIP code 35640 in Hartselle, AL has a population of 24,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35640?
The median household income in ZIP 35640 is $76,620, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35640?
The median home value in ZIP 35640 is $210,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35640 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35640?
ZIP code 35640 has 445 business establishments employing approximately 6,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35640 are: Retail trade (86), Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35640 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 35640?
In ZIP code 35640, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 35640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35640 is 28.7 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 35640?
In ZIP code 35640, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35640 is 12.9% 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 Hartselle, 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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