Zip code 35618: Courtland, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35618?

35618 is assigned to Courtland, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35618 in?

35618 is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35618?

About 1,896 people live in 35618, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35618?

The median household income in 35618 is $50,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 35618?

The closest zip codes to 35618 are 35672, 35643, 35673, 35650, 35646.

Residential delivery areaLawrence CountyCentral Time

Population

1,896

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$104K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$533/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

45 sq mi

43 people/sq mi

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

About 35618

35618 is a rural zip code in Courtland, Alabama (Lawrence County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 1,896 people live here, or 43 per square mile. The median resident is 48.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,750 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,000, or 2.0 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 $533 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 35618 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age48.9
94th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3105th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate25.1%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%112th of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy14.9%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%316th of 606 in AL
Government workers19.7%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%152nd of 612 in AL
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.824th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%256th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%221st of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%214th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479233rd of 603 in AL
Average commute28.8 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min244th of 587 in AL
Homeownership rate70%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%442nd of 605 in AL
Median earnings per worker$42,396
31st
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396255th of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters42.9%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%315th of 568 in AL
Residents under 1818.8%
23rd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%433rd of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%213th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$28,182
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087392nd of 614 in AL
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%564th of 615 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.4%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%338th of 612 in AL
Median household income$50,750
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999371st of 582 in AL
Population density43/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi379th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%403rd of 612 in AL
Population1,896
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768430th of 616 in AL
Median home value$104,000
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900466th of 565 in AL
Work from home2.9%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%440th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%513th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$533
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007480th of 503 in AL
Broadband access69.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%548th of 605 in AL
Self-employed workers0.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%578th of 612 in AL

Measure	35618	Lawrence	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Median age	48.9	42.3	39.3	38.9	94th	105th of 616
Poverty rateWeakness	25.1%	13.3%	15.6%	12.5%	92nd	112th of 607
Housing vacancy	14.9%	11.5%	14.5%	10.1%	86th	316th of 606
Government workers	19.7%	12.3%	16.6%	14.5%	83rd	152nd of 612
Diversity index	60.8	41.3	52.8	61.4	74th	24th of 616
Residents 65 and older	20%	19%	17.8%	17.2%	74th	256th of 616
Uninsured rate	10%	8%	9.2%	8.4%	71st	221st of 614
Healthcare workers	10.9%	8.6%	9.9%	9.7%	70th	214th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.427	0.479	0.483	69th	233rd of 603
Average commute	28.8 min	30 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	67th	244th of 587
Homeownership rate	70%	81.7%	70.2%	65.2%	53rd	442nd of 605
Median earnings per worker	$42,396	$42,287	$43,396	$49,666	31st	255th of 605
Rent-burdened renters	42.9%	38%	48.8%	51.1%	23rd	315th of 568
Residents under 18	18.8%	21.8%	22.2%	22%	23rd	433rd of 616
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	1.3%	4%	14.1%	16th	213th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,182	$32,568	$36,087	$44,673	14th	392nd of 614
Veterans	2.5%	7.5%	7.7%	6.2%	11th	564th of 615
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.4%	15.2%	28.4%	35.7%	10th	338th of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,750	$66,071	$63,999	$80,734	9th	371st of 582
Population density	43/sq mi	48/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	379th of 616
Tech workers	0.3%	0.7%	2.7%	3.8%	4th	403rd of 612
Population	1,896	33,276	5,086,768	334,922,499	3rd	430th of 616
Median home value	$104,000	$172,300	$209,900	$332,700	3rd	466th of 565
Work from home	2.9%	4.2%	8.8%	15.1%	2nd	440th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	2%	4.7%	5.2%	2nd	513th of 612
Median gross rent	$533	$753	$1,007	$1,413	1st	480th of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	69.4%	79%	87.5%	91%	1st	548th of 605
Self-employed workers	0.4%	10.3%	9.1%	10%	1st	578th 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

10%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

16%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.9

Under 18

18.8%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black43%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 899
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 58.2%
Married couples: 36.4%
Living alone: 40.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35618

$50,750

Lawrence Co.

$66,071

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,182

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35618

$104,000

Lawrence Co.

$172,300

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35618

$533

Lawrence Co.

$753

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,057
Owner-occupied: 70%
Vacant: 14.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.2%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

21%

30–44

51%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

23%

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Management

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

Sales

0.9%

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,396

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

0.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35618	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,750	$74,888
Service	$36,855	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,417	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$68,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,521	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

49%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9%
Households with broadband: 69.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.8%
No internet access: 29.9%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Courtland
State: Alabama
County: Lawrence County
Center point: 34.6414° N, 87.3050° W
Land area: 45 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Courtland6% of zip
North Courtland2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35618

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35672	Town Creek, AL	5.8 mi	5,709	$61,925	$148,500
35643	Hillsboro, AL	6.2 mi	3,101	$59,076	$124,200
35673	Trinity, AL	10 mi	7,250	$80,842	$210,500
35650	Moulton, AL	13 mi	13,473	$67,416	$185,900
35646	Leighton, AL	14 mi	4,568	$71,217	$142,900
35652	Rogersville, AL	14 mi	9,173	$66,798	$210,200
35611	Athens, AL	16 mi	29,969	$57,377	$225,600
35651	Mount Hope, AL	16 mi	1,429	$79,310	$168,600
35601	Decatur, AL	17 mi	35,449	$51,429	$172,200
35661	Muscle Shoals, AL	17 mi	19,169	$74,310	$191,800
35612	Athens, AL · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
35602	Decatur, AL · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 35618

What city is zip code 35618?

35618 is assigned to Courtland, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35618 in?

35618 is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35618?

About 1,896 people live in 35618, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35618 in?

35618 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35618?

The median household income in 35618 is $50,750.

What zip codes are near 35618?

The closest zip codes to 35618 are 35672, 35643, 35673, 35650, 35646.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35618, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.