Leighton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35646
Colbert County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,635
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,217
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leighton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35646 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35646 covers 242.7 square miles in Leighton, Colbert County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,635 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35646 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,217 (17% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,706. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,900 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $559; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Colbert County, so 35646 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 35646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leighton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35646.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 35646, Leighton, 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
4,635
Population
242.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35646?
48.3
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,217
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$40,706
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35646 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Leighton, 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)
$71,217 Top 26% higher than 74% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,266housing units
2,266
Total Housing Units
1,919
Occupied Units
347
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$559
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 35646, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,526,000.
49
Businesses
344
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.1% |
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 35646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35661
Muscle Shoals (35661)
16,617 residents
- 35672 6,445
Town Creek (35672)
6,445 residents
- 35646 4,635
Leighton (35646)
4,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35646 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35661
Muscle Shoals (35661)
$74,310 median income
- 35646
Leighton (35646)
$71,217 median income
- 35672
Town Creek (35672)
$61,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35646 ranks #2 of 3 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 35646, 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 (4,635 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 35646 in?
ZIP code 35646 (Leighton) is located in Colbert County, Alabama. Colbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colbert-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35646?
ZIP code 35646 in Leighton, AL has a population of 4,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35646?
The median household income in ZIP 35646 is $71,217, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35646?
The median home value in ZIP 35646 is $142,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35646 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35646?
ZIP code 35646 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35646 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (8), Wholesale trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35646?
In ZIP code 35646, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 35646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35646 is 26.6 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 35646?
In ZIP code 35646, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35646 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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