Ardmore, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35739
Limestone County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,146
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,354
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ardmore pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35739 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 35739 (Ardmore, AL) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.5 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, home to 5,146 residents across 70.2 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,354 (15% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,742. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $224,700 (27% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $830.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Limestone County, so 35739 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35739.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 35739, Ardmore, 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
5,146
Population
70.2
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35739?
45.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$70,354
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$46,742
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35739 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Ardmore, 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)
$70,354 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
2,338housing units
2,338
Total Housing Units
2,193
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,700
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1996
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35739 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 190 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 229 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 242 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 267 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 35739, employing approximately 563 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,251,000.
94
Businesses
563
Employees
$24.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 20.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 35739 vs 38449 →
ZIP 35739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
20,575 residents
- 35613
Athens (35613)
20,546 residents
- 35773
Toney (35773)
13,018 residents
- 35739 5,146
Ardmore (35739)
5,146 residents
- 38449 2,811
Ardmore (38449)
2,811 residents
- 38488 2,524
Taft (38488)
2,524 residents
- 38455 227
Elkton (38455)
227 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35739 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38455
Elkton (38455)
$158,125 median income
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
$103,901 median income
- 35613
Athens (35613)
$100,845 median income
- 38488
Taft (38488)
$77,875 median income
- 35773
Toney (35773)
$74,511 median income
- 35739
Ardmore (35739)
$70,354 median income
- 38449 $62,083
Ardmore (38449)
$62,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35739 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35739, 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 (5,146 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 35739 in?
ZIP code 35739 (Ardmore) is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35739?
ZIP code 35739 in Ardmore, AL has a population of 5,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35739?
The median household income in ZIP 35739 is $70,354, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35739?
The median home value in ZIP 35739 is $224,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35739 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35739?
ZIP code 35739 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35739?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35739 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35739?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35739 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 35739?
In ZIP code 35739, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 35739?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35739 is 28.2 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 35739?
In ZIP code 35739, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35739 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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