Grant, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35747
Marshall County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,901
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,420
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grant pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35747 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 35747 (Grant, AL) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.4 in 2023 to 275.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grant, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 5,901 residents across 192.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,420 (25% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,694. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,000 (34% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $731.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35747 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 35747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grant, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,694
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35747 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Grant, 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)
$76,420 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
3,173housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35747 vs 35760 →
ZIP 35747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35976
Guntersville (35976)
16,272 residents
- 35747 5,901
Grant (35747)
5,901 residents
- 35760 5,065
New Hope (35760)
5,065 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35747 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35747
Grant (35747)
$76,420 median income
- 35976
Guntersville (35976)
$72,643 median income
- 35760
New Hope (35760)
$71,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35747 ranks the highest of 3 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 35747, 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 (5,901 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 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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