Horton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35980
Marshall County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,161
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,277
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Horton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35980 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35980 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Horton, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 5,161 residents across 143.4 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35980 reports a modest median household income of $57,277 (6% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,518. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,200 (2% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $810; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35980 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 35980
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35980.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 35980, Horton, 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
5,161
Population
143.4
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35980?
34.4
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
8.2%
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?
$57,277
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$24,518
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35980 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Horton, 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)
$57,277 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
2,373housing units
2,373
Total Housing Units
2,137
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,200
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 35980, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,489,000.
30
Businesses
116
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 23.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 35980 vs 35990 →
ZIP 35980 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35950
Albertville (35950)
20,826 residents
- 35016
Arab (35016)
16,778 residents
- 35952 7,727
Altoona (35952)
7,727 residents
- 35980 5,161
Horton (35980)
5,161 residents
- 35990 38
Walnut Grove (35990)
38 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35980 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35980 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35016
Arab (35016)
$63,685 median income
- 35950
Albertville (35950)
$57,329 median income
- 35980
Horton (35980)
$57,277 median income
- 35952
Altoona (35952)
$48,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35980 ranks #3 of 4 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 35980, 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 (5,161 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 35980 in?
ZIP code 35980 (Horton) 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 35980?
ZIP code 35980 in Horton, AL has a population of 5,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35980?
The median household income in ZIP 35980 is $57,277, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35980?
The median home value in ZIP 35980 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35980?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35980 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35980?
ZIP code 35980 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35980?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35980 are: Construction (7), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35980?
In ZIP code 35980, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 35980?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35980 is 32.3 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 35980?
In ZIP code 35980, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35980?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35980 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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