Zip code 35042: Centreville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35042?

35042 is assigned to Centreville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35042 in?

35042 is mostly in Bibb County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35042?

About 5,924 people live in 35042, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35042?

The median household income in 35042 is $46,509.

Q: What zip codes are near 35042?

The closest zip codes to 35042 are 35034, 36793, 35035, 36792, 35184.

Residential delivery areaBibb CountyCentral Time

Population

5,924

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$144K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$705/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

192 sq mi

31 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35042

35042 is a rural zip code in Centreville, Alabama (Bibb County), covering 192 sq mi of land. About 5,924 people live here, or 31 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,509 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $144,100, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $705 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 35042 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.4%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%41st of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate11%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%59th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%119th of 616 in AL
Median age45.7
88th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3158th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy14%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%331st of 606 in AL
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min146th of 587 in AL
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%184th of 615 in AL
Poverty rate17.4%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%251st of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.456
67th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479241st of 603 in AL
Homeownership rate74.8%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%376th of 605 in AL
Government workers16%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%284th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters52.6%
57th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%199th of 568 in AL
Diversity index37.7
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8304th of 616 in AL
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%180th of 612 in AL
Uninsured rate4.3%
25th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%525th of 614 in AL
Median earnings per worker$40,827
24th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396307th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$30,447
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087305th of 614 in AL
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%263rd of 612 in AL
Residents under 1816.4%
12th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%494th of 616 in AL
Population5,924
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768254th of 616 in AL
Median home value$144,100
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900327th of 565 in AL
Median household income$46,509
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999432nd of 582 in AL
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%354th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%430th of 612 in AL
Population density31/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi426th of 616 in AL
Broadband access79.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%436th of 605 in AL
Self-employed workers4.8%
4th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%512th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$705
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007409th of 503 in AL

Measure	35042	Bibb	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Healthcare workers	16.4%	11.4%	9.9%	9.7%	97th	41st of 612
Unemployment rateWeakness	11%	12.1%	4.7%	5.2%	96th	59th of 612
Residents 65 and older	24%	17.4%	17.8%	17.2%	90th	119th of 616
Median age	45.7	41.2	39.3	38.9	88th	158th of 616
Housing vacancy	14%	15.6%	14.5%	10.1%	85th	331st of 606
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	31.7 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	81st	146th of 587
Veterans	8.4%	6.6%	7.7%	6.2%	81st	184th of 615
Poverty rate	17.4%	22.5%	15.6%	12.5%	78th	251st of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.456	0.437	0.479	0.483	67th	241st of 603
Homeownership rate	74.8%	79.2%	70.2%	65.2%	66th	376th of 605
Government workers	16%	14.1%	16.6%	14.5%	66th	284th of 612
Rent-burdened renters	52.6%	60%	48.8%	51.1%	57th	199th of 568
Diversity index	37.7	42.1	52.8	61.4	33rd	304th of 616
Tech workers	2%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	33rd	180th of 612
Uninsured rate	4.3%	6.9%	9.2%	8.4%	25th	525th of 614
Median earnings per worker	$40,827	$38,622	$43,396	$49,666	24th	307th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,447	$25,997	$36,087	$44,673	20th	305th of 614
Work from home	6.3%	4.8%	8.8%	15.1%	13th	263rd of 612
Residents under 18	16.4%	20%	22.2%	22%	12th	494th of 616
Population	5,924	22,130	5,086,768	334,922,499	10th	254th of 616
Median home value	$144,100	$145,700	$209,900	$332,700	8th	327th of 565
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,509	$52,541	$63,999	$80,734	6th	432nd of 582
Foreign-born residents	1%	1.9%	4%	14.1%	6th	354th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	11.7%	28.4%	35.7%	5th	430th of 612
Population density	31/sq mi	36/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	426th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	79.4%	82.9%	87.5%	91%	4th	436th of 605
Self-employed workers	4.8%	8.1%	9.1%	10%	4th	512th of 612
Median gross rent	$705	$733	$1,007	$1,413	3rd	409th of 503

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.7

Under 18

16.4%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black18%
Hispanic1%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

37.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,369
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.8%
Married couples: 52.4%
Living alone: 30.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35042

$46,509

Bibb Co.

$52,541

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,447

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.456

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35042

$144,100

Bibb Co.

$145,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35042

$705

Bibb Co.

$733

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,756
Owner-occupied: 74.8%
Vacant: 14%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

18%

20–29

12%

30–44

22%

45–59

19%

60+

13%

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

13%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Business and finance

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

0.7%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$40,827

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35042	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,111	$74,888
Service	$40,647	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,953	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,449	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,845	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

42%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 79.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.2%
No internet access: 12.7%
Without health insurance: 4.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Centreville
State: Alabama
County: Bibb County
Center point: 32.9310° N, 87.1279° W
Land area: 192 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35042 spans 2 counties

Bibb County83% of land
Perry County17% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Centreville5% of zip
Brent2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35042

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35034	Brent, AL	9.2 mi	5,368	$36,002	$158,400
36793	Lawley, AL	10 mi	660	$50,208	$91,800
35035	Brierfield, AL	12 mi	1,389	$65,695	—
36792	Randolph, AL	12 mi	674	$43,295	$130,300
35184	West Blocton, AL	13 mi	5,821	$54,756	$122,900
35188	Woodstock, AL	17 mi	2,678	$73,438	$209,300
35187	Wilton, AL · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
36790	Stanton, AL	19 mi	261	—	$189,300
35449	Coaling, AL · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
36750	Maplesville, AL	19 mi	3,161	$49,345	$156,800
35456	Duncanville, AL	19 mi	3,745	$56,574	$202,300
36756	Marion, AL	19 mi	5,288	$38,527	$92,300

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Questions about 35042

What city is zip code 35042?

35042 is assigned to Centreville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35042 in?

35042 is mostly in Bibb County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35042?

About 5,924 people live in 35042, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35042 in?

35042 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35042?

The median household income in 35042 is $46,509.

What zip codes are near 35042?

The closest zip codes to 35042 are 35034, 36793, 35035, 36792, 35184.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35042, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.