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 Moderate-density area
- $67,416
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moulton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35650 (Moulton, AL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.4 in 2023 to 231.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,534. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,900 (5% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $733; 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 35650.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction 19
Construction
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35650?
42.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$67,416
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,534
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35650 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Moulton, 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)
$67,416 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
5,996housing units
5,996
Total Housing Units
5,579
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35650, 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 (13,971 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 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.
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