Zip code 35470: Livingston, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35470?

35470 is assigned to Livingston, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35470 in?

35470 is in Sumter County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35470?

About 5,829 people live in 35470, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35470?

The median household income in 35470 is $29,475.

Q: What zip codes are near 35470?

The closest zip codes to 35470 are 36901, 36925, 35460, 36745, 36740.

Residential delivery areaSumter CountyCentral Time

Population

5,829

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$139K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$645/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

22.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

274 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 35470

35470 is a rural zip code in Livingston, Alabama (Sumter County), covering 274 sq mi of land. About 5,829 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 22.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,475 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $138,700, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $645 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and education.

How 35470 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate17.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%19th of 612 in AL
Government workers42.8%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%9th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy21.9%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%173rd of 606 in AL
Poverty rate20.4%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%178th of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.488
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479123rd of 603 in AL
Rent-burdened renters58.3%
78th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%124th of 568 in AL
Uninsured rate10.5%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%202nd of 614 in AL
Diversity index53.3
58th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8111th of 616 in AL
Work from home12.9%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%77th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher29.1%
44th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%111th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate53.9%
23rd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%555th of 605 in AL
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%275th of 612 in AL
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%565th of 615 in AL
Residents 65 and older10.7%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%571st of 616 in AL
Residents under 1815.8%
10th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%510th of 616 in AL
Population5,829
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768258th of 616 in AL
Median home value$138,700
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900354th of 565 in AL
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min548th of 587 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%309th of 616 in AL
Broadband access81.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%383rd of 605 in AL
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi476th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$645
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007446th of 503 in AL
Self-employed workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%532nd of 612 in AL
Median household income$29,475
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999567th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$17,966
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087585th of 614 in AL
Median age22.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3598th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$23,574
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396584th of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%544th of 612 in AL

Measure	35470	Sumter	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.2%	12.1%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	19th of 612
Government workers	42.8%	32.6%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	9th of 612
Housing vacancy	21.9%	24.1%	14.5%	10.1%	95th	173rd of 606
Poverty rateWeakness	20.4%	26.5%	15.6%	12.5%	85th	178th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.488	0.500	0.479	0.483	84th	123rd of 603
Rent-burdened renters	58.3%	59.6%	48.8%	51.1%	78th	124th of 568
Uninsured rate	10.5%	8.6%	9.2%	8.4%	73rd	202nd of 614
Diversity index	53.3	46.8	52.8	61.4	58th	111th of 616
Work from home	12.9%	9.3%	8.8%	15.1%	51st	77th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.1%	19%	28.4%	35.7%	44th	111th of 612
Homeownership rate	53.9%	66.8%	70.2%	65.2%	23rd	555th of 605
Tech workers	1.3%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	18th	275th of 612
Veterans	2.5%	3%	7.7%	6.2%	11th	565th of 615
Residents 65 and older	10.7%	19.8%	17.8%	17.2%	11th	571st of 616
Residents under 18	15.8%	19.3%	22.2%	22%	10th	510th of 616
Population	5,829	11,878	5,086,768	334,922,499	9th	258th of 616
Median home value	$138,700	$82,600	$209,900	$332,700	8th	354th of 565
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	23.2 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	8th	548th of 587
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	0.9%	4%	14.1%	8th	309th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	81.3%	76%	87.5%	91%	6th	383rd of 605
Population density	21/sq mi	13/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	476th of 616
Median gross rent	$645	$775	$1,007	$1,413	2nd	446th of 503
Self-employed workers	4.3%	6.5%	9.1%	10%	2nd	532nd of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,475	$33,310	$63,999	$80,734	1st	567th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,966	$21,267	$36,087	$44,673	1st	585th of 614
Median age	22.2	35.7	39.3	38.9	1st	598th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$23,574	$26,362	$43,396	$49,666	1st	584th of 605
Healthcare workers	3.4%	5.2%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	544th 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

12%

5–17

42%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

22.2

Under 18

15.8%

65 and over

10.7%

Race and ethnicity

White33%
Black60%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

53.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 1,767
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 57.2%
Married couples: 35.4%
Living alone: 35.5%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

48%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35470

$29,475

Sumter Co.

$33,310

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,966

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.488

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35470

$138,700

Sumter Co.

$82,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35470

$645

Sumter Co.

$775

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,262
Owner-occupied: 53.9%
Vacant: 21.9%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21%
Home value to income: 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

46%

10–19

19%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

18%

Management

15%

Education

13%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Sales

10%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Production

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Business and finance

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

47%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Construction

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Other services

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$23,574

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

42.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35470	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,276	$74,888
Service	$11,136	$26,804
Sales and office	$13,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,529	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 19.2%
Households with broadband: 81.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.1%
No internet access: 15.2%
Without health insurance: 10.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Livingston
State: Alabama
County: Sumter County
Center point: 32.5618° N, 88.0666° W
Land area: 274 sq mi
Water area: 3.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Livingston3% of zip
Bellamy (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35470

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36901	Bellamy, AL	11 mi	112	$52,585	$79,800
36925	York, AL	11 mi	2,383	$29,342	$80,600
35460	Epes, AL	13 mi	442	$31,250	$61,700
36745	Jefferson, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36740	Forkland, AL	14 mi	936	$44,737	$100,000
36732	Demopolis, AL	14 mi	8,387	$42,216	$166,800
35443	Boligee, AL	15 mi	1,599	$21,389	$62,600
35464	Gainesville, AL	16 mi	439	$15,625	$46,800
36907	Cuba, AL	19 mi	1,618	$45,444	—
36922	Ward, AL	19 mi	296	—	$104,500
36742	Gallion, AL	20 mi	2,656	$31,231	$142,000
35459	Emelle, AL	20 mi	580	$36,850	$97,800

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Questions about 35470

What city is zip code 35470?

35470 is assigned to Livingston, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35470 in?

35470 is in Sumter County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35470?

About 5,829 people live in 35470, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35470 in?

35470 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35470?

The median household income in 35470 is $29,475.

What zip codes are near 35470?

The closest zip codes to 35470 are 36901, 36925, 35460, 36745, 36740.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35470, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.