ZIP Code 35651

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Mount Hope · Lawrence County · Alabama

Population
1,312

9/sq mi

Median income
$79,310

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.2%

Median age 46.3

Land area
139.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 35651 in Mount Hope, Alabama has a population of 1,312. The median household income is $79,310, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $168,600, 39% below the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35651 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.6 square miles in Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,312 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 35651 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35651 sits at $79,310 (30% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,396. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $168,600 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $576 per month, and 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35651 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 35651 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 35651, Mount Hope, 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

1,312

Population

139.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35651?

46.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$79,310

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$41,396

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

665

Total Housing Units

546

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$576

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 35651, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,819,000.

7

Businesses

49

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
35654 Russellville, AL 8,685 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35651 in?
ZIP code 35651 (Mount Hope) 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 35651?
ZIP code 35651 in Mount Hope, AL has a population of 1,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35651?
The median household income in ZIP 35651 is $79,310, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35651?
The median home value in ZIP 35651 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35651 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35651?
ZIP code 35651 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35651?
In ZIP code 35651, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 35651?
In ZIP code 35651, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35651 is 13.6% 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 Mount Hope, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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