ZIP Code 35739
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Ardmore · Limestone County · Alabama
- Population
- 5,146
- Median income
- $70,354
- Median home value
- $224,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 70.2 sq mi
73/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35739 in Ardmore, Alabama has a population of 5,146. The median household income is $70,354, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $224,700, 19% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35739 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.2 square miles in Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,146 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 35739 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35739 sits at $70,354 (15% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $46,742. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $224,700 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35739 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 35739 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,742
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
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
$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.
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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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