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 Moderate-density area
- $59,076
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,241. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,200 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $762; owner occupancy is 84.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lawrence County, so 35643 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 35643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsboro, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35643.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35643?
39.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$59,076
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$26,241
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35643 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Hillsboro, 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)
$59,076 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,324housing units
1,324
Total Housing Units
1,190
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35611
Athens (35611)
25,251 residents
- 35673 8,199
Trinity (35673)
8,199 residents
- 35643 2,941
Hillsboro (35643)
2,941 residents
- 35618 1,870
Courtland (35618)
1,870 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35643 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35673
Trinity (35673)
$80,842 median income
- 35643
Hillsboro (35643)
$59,076 median income
- 35611
Athens (35611)
$57,377 median income
- 35618
Courtland (35618)
$50,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35643, 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 (2,941 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 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.
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