PlainZIP

Hillsboro, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35643

Lawrence County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,941
14/sq mi
$59,076
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillsboro pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35643 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35643 covers 208.6 square miles in Hillsboro, Lawrence County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,941 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35643 reports a modest median household income of $59,076 (3% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,241. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $124,200 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $762 a month; 84.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 35643 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 35643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsboro, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35643.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35643, Hillsboro, 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

2,941

Population

208.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35643?

39.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 21.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$59,076

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$26,241

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35643 ranks nationally

Hillsboro, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,076 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,324

Total Housing Units

1,190

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$762

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 35643, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,664,000.

25

Businesses

168

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 28.0%
Construction 5 20.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 35643 vs 35618 →

ZIP 35643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35643 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35643 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35618 Courtland, AL 1,870 5.9 mi
35673 Trinity, AL 8,199 7.3 mi
35611 Athens, AL 25,251 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

35650 standard
Moulton, AL
Pop: 13,971
35673 standard
Trinity, AL
Pop: 8,199
35672 standard
Town Creek, AL
Pop: 6,445
35618 standard
Courtland, AL
Pop: 1,870
35651 standard
Mount Hope, AL
Pop: 1,312

Related Areas

Lawrence County Hillsboro, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35643 in? ▼
ZIP code 35643 (Hillsboro) is located in Lawrence County, Alabama. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35643? ▼
ZIP code 35643 in Hillsboro, AL has a population of 2,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35643? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35643 is $59,076, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35643? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35643 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35643? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35643 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35643? ▼
ZIP code 35643 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35643? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35643 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35643? ▼
In ZIP code 35643, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 35643? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35643 is 30.2 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 35643? ▼
In ZIP code 35643, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35643? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35643 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.