ZIP Code 35647

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Lester · Limestone County · Alabama

Population
1,030

17/sq mi

Median income
$90,139

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$300,000

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.6%

Median age 41.2

Land area
60.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 35647 in Lester, Alabama has a population of 1,030. The median household income is $90,139, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $300,000, 8% above the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35647 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.9 square miles in Lester, Limestone County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,030 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 35647 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35647 sits at $90,139 (48% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,610. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $300,000 (69% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 35647 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 →

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 35647, Lester, 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

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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Lester, 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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