PlainZIP

Town Creek, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35672

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

6,445
19/sq mi
$61,925
Median income
$148,500
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35672 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35672 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Town Creek, Lawrence County, Alabama, home to 6,445 residents across 342.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35672 reports a modest median household income of $61,925 (2% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,234. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $148,500 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $759 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35672, plus 5 more within Lawrence County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35672

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Town Creek, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35672.

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 35672, Town Creek, 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

6,445

Population

342.8

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35672?

37.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 15.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$61,925

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$31,234

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35672 ranks nationally

Town Creek, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,925 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,664

Total Housing Units

2,169

Occupied Units

495

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$148,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$759

Median Rent

1986

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35672 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 157
2021 +16.7% 183
2022 +10.8% 202
2023 +12.5% 228
2024 +21.9% 278

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 54 business establishments in ZIP 35672, employing approximately 293 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,455,000.

54

Businesses

293

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 24.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 20.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 11.1%
Construction 4 7.4%
Wholesale trade 4 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.6%

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 35672 vs 35618 →

ZIP 35672 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35672 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35672 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35672 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35618 Courtland, AL 1,870 5.7 mi
35646 Leighton, AL 4,635 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

35650 standard
Moulton, AL
Pop: 13,971
35673 standard
Trinity, AL
Pop: 8,199
35643 standard
Hillsboro, AL
Pop: 2,941
35618 standard
Courtland, AL
Pop: 1,870
35651 standard
Mount Hope, AL
Pop: 1,312

Related Areas

Lawrence County Town Creek, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35672 in? ▼
ZIP code 35672 (Town Creek) 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 35672? ▼
ZIP code 35672 in Town Creek, AL has a population of 6,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35672? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35672 is $61,925, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35672? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35672 is $148,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35672? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35672 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35672? ▼
ZIP code 35672 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35672? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35672 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (11), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35672? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35672 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 35672? ▼
In ZIP code 35672, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 35672? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35672 is 30.3 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 35672? ▼
In ZIP code 35672, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35672? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35672 is 18.9% 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.