Goshen, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36035
Pike County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,913
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goshen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36035 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36035 covers 281.3 square miles in Goshen, Pike County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,913 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36035 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (13% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,567. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,700 (36% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $683; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 36035 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 36035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goshen, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36035.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 36035, Goshen, 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
1,913
Population
281.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36035?
45.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,125
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,567
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36035 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Goshen, 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)
$53,125 44th percentile higher than 44% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,007housing units
1,007
Total Housing Units
793
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$683
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 36035, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,934,000.
18
Businesses
84
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 36035 vs 36079 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36079 | Troy, AL | 9,339 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36035, 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 (1,913 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 36035 in?
ZIP code 36035 (Goshen) is located in Pike County, Alabama. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36035?
ZIP code 36035 in Goshen, AL has a population of 1,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36035?
The median household income in ZIP 36035 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36035?
The median home value in ZIP 36035 is $113,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36035 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36035?
ZIP code 36035 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36035 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36035?
In ZIP code 36035, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36035?
In ZIP code 36035, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36035 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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