PlainZIP

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
$70,354
Median income
$224,700
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $46,742. Local economic indicators show a 9.7% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $224,700 for a typical home value (27% above the state average), with rent averaging $830 a month; 86.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35739?

45.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 7.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

How ZIP 35739 ranks nationally

Ardmore, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,354 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35739 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35739 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 35739 ranks #6 of 7 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
38449 Ardmore, TN 2,811 5.7 mi
35773 Toney, AL 13,018 7.0 mi
38455 Elkton, TN 227 7.5 mi
38488 Taft, TN 2,524 8.0 mi
35749 Harvest, AL 20,575 10.3 mi
35613 Athens, AL 20,546 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35756 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 9,016
35620 standard
Elkmont, AL
Pop: 8,868
35614 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 7,456
35671 standard
Tanner, AL
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Limestone County Ardmore, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.