Zip code 35610: Anderson, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 35610
35610 is a rural zip code in Anderson, Alabama (Lauderdale County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 1,744 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 43.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $98,188 a year, 22% above the national median of $80,734. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,063 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 47.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; business and finance; and construction and repair.
How 35610 compares
- Homeownership rate94.8%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%33rd of 605 in AL
- Average commute47.1 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min9th of 587 in AL
- Government workers25.5%95thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%49th of 612 in AL
- Veterans10%90thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%102nd of 615 in AL
- Median age43.178thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3237th of 616 in AL
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%215th of 616 in AL
- 72ndU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%162nd of 612 in AL
- Median household income$98,18870thU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99939th of 582 in AL
- Per capita income$44,27061stU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,08767th of 614 in AL
- 44thU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%108th of 612 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$44,17537thU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396218th of 605 in AL
- Work from home10.1%35thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%125th of 612 in AL
- Median gross rent$1,06326thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007124th of 503 in AL
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%529th of 614 in AL
- 18thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%332nd of 568 in AL
- Residents under 1817.7%17thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%472nd of 616 in AL
- Poverty rate5.5%15thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%546th of 607 in AL
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%297th of 612 in AL
- Median home value$168,30014thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900257th of 565 in AL
- Diversity index21.214thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8461st of 616 in AL
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%231st of 616 in AL
- Population density41/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi387th of 616 in AL
- Broadband access81.7%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%372nd of 605 in AL
- Housing vacancy2.2%5thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%587th of 606 in AL
- Population1,7443rdU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768446th of 616 in AL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%548th of 612 in AL
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%547th of 612 in AL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479572nd of 603 in AL
| Measure | 35610 | Lauderdale | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 94.8% | 68.9% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 33rd of 605 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 47.1 min | 25.9 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 9th of 587 | |
| Government workers | 25.5% | 18% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 49th of 612 | |
| Veterans | 10% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 102nd of 615 | |
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.8 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 237th of 616 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.9% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 215th of 616 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.4% | 8% | 9.1% | 10% | 162nd of 612 | |
| Median household income | $98,188 | $62,649 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 39th of 582 | |
| Per capita income | $44,270 | $35,993 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 67th of 614 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 29.8% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 108th of 612 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,175 | $40,321 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 218th of 605 | |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 125th of 612 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,063 | $838 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 124th of 503 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 529th of 614 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 41.2% | 37.5% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 332nd of 568 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.7% | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22% | 472nd of 616 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.5% | 12.2% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 546th of 607 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 297th of 612 | |
| Median home value | $168,300 | $200,300 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 257th of 565 | |
| Diversity index | 21.2 | 31.4 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 461st of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% | 2.6% | 4% | 14.1% | 231st of 616 | |
| Population density | 41/sq mi | 144/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 387th of 616 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.7% | 85.1% | 87.5% | 91% | 372nd of 605 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.2% | 12.6% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 587th of 606 | |
| Population | 1,744 | 95,830 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 446th of 616 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.5% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 548th of 612 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.2% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 547th of 612 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.324 | 0.460 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 572nd of 603 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black1%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 673
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 83.7%
- Married couples
- 59.3%
- Living alone
- 15.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10%
- Male / female
- 59% / 41%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 688
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Vacant
- 2.2%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 41.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 35610 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $78,450 | $74,888 |
| Service | $45,208 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,785 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $12,367 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,375 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.1%
- Households with broadband
- 81.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 37.1%
- No internet access
- 14.1%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Anderson
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Center point
- 34.9553° N, 87.2320° W
- Land area
- 43 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
35610 spans 2 counties
- Lauderdale County71% of land
- Limestone County30% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Anderson3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 35610
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38473 | Minor Hill, TN | 5.7 mi | $54,526 |
| 38457 | Five Points, TN | 5.9 mi | $53,333 |
| 35647 | Lester, AL | 6.6 mi | $90,139 |
| 35648 | Lexington, AL | 8.4 mi | $79,500 |
| 35652 | Rogersville, AL | 8.7 mi | $66,798 |
| 35614 | Athens, AL | 11 mi | $56,967 |
| 38460 | Goodspring, TN | 11 mi | $101,914 |
| 35620 | Elkmont, AL | 12 mi | $78,247 |
| 38468 | Leoma, TN | 13 mi | $61,887 |
| 38469 | Loretto, TN | 14 mi | $67,566 |
| 38477 | Prospect, TN | 14 mi | $60,542 |
| 35611 | Athens, AL | 15 mi | $57,377 |
Zip codes like 35610 elsewhere
Questions about 35610
What city is zip code 35610?
35610 is assigned to Anderson, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 35610 in?
35610 is mostly in Lauderdale County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 35610?
About 1,744 people live in 35610, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 35610 in?
35610 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 35610?
The median household income in 35610 is $98,188.
What zip codes are near 35610?
The closest zip codes to 35610 are 38473, 38457, 35647, 35648, 35652.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35610, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.