PlainZIP

Moulton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35650

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

13,971
26/sq mi
$67,416
Median income
$185,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moulton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35650 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, home to 13,971 residents across 547.9 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35650 reports a modest median household income of $67,416 (11% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,534. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $185,900 (5% above the state average), median rent at $733 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 35650's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 35650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moulton, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35650.

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 35650, Moulton, 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

13,971

Population

547.9

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35650?

42.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$67,416

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$33,534

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35650 ranks nationally

Moulton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,416 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,996

Total Housing Units

5,579

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$185,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$733

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35650 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 150
2021 +17.6% 177
2022 +17.2% 207
2023 +7.3% 222
2024 +4.0% 231

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 35650, employing approximately 2,138 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,012,000.

230

Businesses

2,138

Employees

$73.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 31 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 26 11.3%
Construction 19 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.3%
Finance and insurance 17 7.4%
Manufacturing 9 3.9%
Information 8 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35650 in? ▼
ZIP code 35650 (Moulton) 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 35650? ▼
ZIP code 35650 in Moulton, AL has a population of 13,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35650 is $67,416, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35650 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35650 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35650? ▼
ZIP code 35650 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 2,138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35650 are: Retail trade (51), Accommodation and food services (31), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35650? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35650 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35650? ▼
In ZIP code 35650, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 35650? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35650 is 30.5 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 35650? ▼
In ZIP code 35650, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35650 is 12.1% 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.