ZIP Code 35650
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Moulton · Lawrence County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,971
- Median income
- $67,416
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 547.9 sq mi
26/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
Chicago
ZIP code 35650 in Moulton, Alabama has a population of 13,971. The median household income is $67,416, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $185,900, 33% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 547.9 square miles in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,971 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 35650 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35650 sits at $67,416 (11% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,534. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $185,900 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $733 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 35650 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,534
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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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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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