ZIP Code 35747
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Grant · Marshall County · Alabama
- Population
- 5,901
- Median income
- $76,420
- Median home value
- $237,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 192.8 sq mi
31/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Chicago
ZIP code 35747 in Grant, Alabama has a population of 5,901. The median household income is $76,420, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $237,000, 15% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.8 square miles in Grant, Marshall County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,901 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 35747 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35747 sits at $76,420 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,694. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $237,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 35747 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 35747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35747.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 35747, Grant, 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
5,901
Population
192.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35747?
43.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.8%
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?
$76,420
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$39,694
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 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?
3,173
Total Housing Units
2,394
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$731
Median Rent
1995
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35747 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 169 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 236 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 263 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 275 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 35747, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,891,000.
81
Businesses
409
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 27.2% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.7% |
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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