PlainZIP

Lester, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35647

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

1,030
17/sq mi
$90,139
Median income
$300,000
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lester pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35647 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35647 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lester, Limestone County, Alabama, home to just 1,030 residents across 60.9 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,139 (48% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,610. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $300,000 (69% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 94.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Limestone County, letting you compare 35647 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 →

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 35647, Lester, 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

1,030

Population

60.9

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35647?

41.2

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$90,139

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$41,610

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35647 ranks nationally

Lester, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,139 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

352

Total Housing Units

319

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$300,000

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 35647, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,257,000.

6

Businesses

47

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 50.0%

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 35647 vs 38473 →

ZIP 35647 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 35647 ranks #7 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 35647 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 35647 ranks #3 of 7 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
38473 Minor Hill, TN 1,061 5.1 mi
35610 Anderson, AL 2,252 6.9 mi
35614 Athens, AL 7,456 7.3 mi
38460 Goodspring, TN 1,410 8.7 mi
35620 Elkmont, AL 8,868 7.8 mi
38477 Prospect, TN 2,766 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35756 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 9,016
35620 standard
Elkmont, AL
Pop: 8,868
35614 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 7,456
35739 standard
Ardmore, AL
Pop: 5,146

Related Areas

Limestone County Lester, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35647 in? ▼
ZIP code 35647 (Lester) is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35647? ▼
ZIP code 35647 in Lester, AL has a population of 1,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35647? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35647 is $90,139, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35647? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35647 is $300,000, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35647? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35647 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35647? ▼
ZIP code 35647 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35647? ▼
In ZIP code 35647, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35647? ▼
In ZIP code 35647, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35647? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35647 is 4.8% 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.