Zip code 35443: Boligee, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35443?

35443 is assigned to Boligee, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35443 in?

35443 is in Greene County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35443?

About 1,599 people live in 35443, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35443?

The median household income in 35443 is $21,389.

Q: What zip codes are near 35443?

The closest zip codes to 35443 are 35464, 35448, 35460, 35462, 35491.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyCentral Time

Population

1,599

Median household income

$21K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$63K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$501/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

221 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 35443

35443 is a rural zip code in Boligee, Alabama (Greene County), covering 221 sq mi of land. About 1,599 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 48.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $21,389 a year, about 26% of the national median of $80,734. 52.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $62,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $501 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 35443 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate52.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%8th of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate13.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%30th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy26.4%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%103rd of 606 in AL
Residents 65 and older29.3%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%56th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.542
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47932nd of 603 in AL
Median age48.7
94th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3108th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate16.4%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%46th of 614 in AL
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%271st of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate69.9%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%445th of 605 in AL
Average commute25.8 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min368th of 587 in AL
Veterans4.5%
32nd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%488th of 615 in AL
Rent-burdened renters31%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%438th of 568 in AL
Residents under 1812.2%
4th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%552nd of 616 in AL
Population1,599
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768456th of 616 in AL
Diversity index5.8
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8585th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$26,645
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396572nd of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%519th of 612 in AL
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi588th of 616 in AL
Median household income$21,389
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999578th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$17,134
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087589th of 614 in AL
Median home value$62,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900554th of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$501
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007486th of 503 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%543rd of 612 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%566th of 612 in AL
Broadband access55.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%591st of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%544th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%513th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers3.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%548th of 612 in AL

Measure	35443	Greene	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	52.1%	40.1%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	8th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.9%	4%	4.7%	5.2%	98th	30th of 612
Housing vacancy	26.4%	24.6%	14.5%	10.1%	97th	103rd of 606
Residents 65 and older	29.3%	25.1%	17.8%	17.2%	96th	56th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.542	0.518	0.479	0.483	96th	32nd of 603
Median age	48.7	42.5	39.3	38.9	94th	108th of 616
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.4%	13.7%	9.2%	8.4%	91st	46th of 614
Government workers	16.2%	26.4%	16.6%	14.5%	67th	271st of 612
Homeownership rate	69.9%	61.6%	70.2%	65.2%	53rd	445th of 605
Average commute	25.8 min	29.4 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	48th	368th of 587
Veterans	4.5%	7.2%	7.7%	6.2%	32nd	488th of 615
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31%	50.1%	48.8%	51.1%	5th	438th of 568
Residents under 18	12.2%	21.6%	22.2%	22%	4th	552nd of 616
Population	1,599	7,424	5,086,768	334,922,499	2nd	456th of 616
Diversity index	5.8	30.8	52.8	61.4	2nd	585th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,645	$25,476	$43,396	$49,666	2nd	572nd of 605
Healthcare workers	3.9%	5.2%	9.9%	9.7%	2nd	519th of 612
Population density	7/sq mi	12/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	588th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$21,389	$29,200	$63,999	$80,734	1st	578th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,134	$20,358	$36,087	$44,673	1st	589th of 614
Median home value	$62,600	$81,200	$209,900	$332,700	1st	554th of 565
Median gross rent	$501	$432	$1,007	$1,413	1st	486th of 503
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8%	15.1%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	543rd of 612
Work from home	0%	4.7%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	566th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	55.1%	67%	87.5%	91%	1st	591st of 605
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	4%	14.1%	1st	544th of 616
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	513th of 612
Self-employed workers	3.3%	9.7%	9.1%	10%	1st	548th of 612

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

11%

5–17

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

20%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.7

Under 18

12.2%

65 and over

29.3%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black97%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 788
Average household size: 2
Family households: 52.9%
Married couples: 35%
Living alone: 47.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.5%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

55%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35443

$21,389

Greene Co.

$29,200

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,134

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

52.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.542

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35443

$62,600

Greene Co.

$81,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35443

$501

Greene Co.

$432

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

36%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

54%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,071
Owner-occupied: 69.9%
Vacant: 26.4%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

23%

20–29

31%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

25.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

28%

Production

17%

Sales

14%

Engineering and science

13%

Construction and repair

Food service

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Office and admin

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Industries

Agriculture and mining

28%

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

14%

Professional and technical services

14%

Admin, support and management

10%

Education

10%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.5%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$26,645

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35443	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,446	$74,888
Service	$27,875	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,880	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,132	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

59%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 55.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.9%
No internet access: 44%
Without health insurance: 16.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Boligee
State: Alabama
County: Greene County
Center point: 32.7686° N, 88.0115° W
Land area: 221 sq mi
Water area: 4.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Boligee2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35443

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35464	Gainesville, AL	7.8 mi	439	$15,625	$46,800
35448	Clinton, AL · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
35460	Epes, AL	11 mi	442	$31,250	$61,700
35462	Eutaw, AL	12 mi	4,203	$31,528	$94,900
35491	West Greene, AL	13 mi	0	—	—
36740	Forkland, AL	14 mi	936	$44,737	$100,000
35470	Livingston, AL	15 mi	5,829	$29,475	$138,700
35459	Emelle, AL	15 mi	580	$36,850	$97,800
36776	Sawyerville, AL	16 mi	1,419	$16,765	$74,200
35441	Akron, AL	17 mi	950	$49,375	$91,400
35477	Panola, AL	19 mi	222	—	—
35469	Knoxville, AL	20 mi	474	—	—

Questions about 35443

What city is zip code 35443?

35443 is assigned to Boligee, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35443 in?

35443 is in Greene County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35443?

About 1,599 people live in 35443, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35443 in?

35443 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35443?

The median household income in 35443 is $21,389.

What zip codes are near 35443?

The closest zip codes to 35443 are 35464, 35448, 35460, 35462, 35491.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35443, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.