ZIP Code 35747

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Source:

Grant · Marshall County · Alabama

Population
5,901

31/sq mi

Median income
$76,420

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$237,000

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.7%

Median age 43.1

Land area
192.8 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35747?

43.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35747 vs 35760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35760 New Hope, AL 5,065 5.7 mi
35976 Guntersville, AL 16,272 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35747 in?
ZIP code 35747 (Grant) is located in Marshall County, Alabama. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35747?
ZIP code 35747 in Grant, AL has a population of 5,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35747?
The median household income in ZIP 35747 is $76,420, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35747?
The median home value in ZIP 35747 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35747 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35747?
ZIP code 35747 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35747 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35747 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 35747?
In ZIP code 35747, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 35747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35747 is 34.5 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 35747?
In ZIP code 35747, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35747 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grant, AL

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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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