Zip code 35630: Florence, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 35630
35630 is a suburban zip code in Florence, Alabama (Lauderdale County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 34,028 people live here, or 1,345 per square mile. The median resident is 34.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,304 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $174,800, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $820 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.4 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and management.
How 35630 compares
- Poverty rate21%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%160th of 607 in AL
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479116th of 603 in AL
- Housing vacancy13.7%84thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%342nd of 606 in AL
- Uninsured rate12.7%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%125th of 614 in AL
- 72ndU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%183rd of 612 in AL
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%301st of 612 in AL
- Population34,02857thU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76820th of 616 in AL
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%341st of 615 in AL
- 53rdU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%272nd of 612 in AL
- 52ndU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%407th of 616 in AL
- Diversity index49.551stU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8171st of 616 in AL
- 50thU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%90th of 612 in AL
- Population density1,345/sq mi49thU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi57th of 616 in AL
- Tech workers1.8%29thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%207th of 612 in AL
- 28thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%94th of 616 in AL
- Work from home8.7%26thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%165th of 612 in AL
- Residents under 1819.3%26thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%414th of 616 in AL
- Broadband access87.3%20thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%234th of 605 in AL
- Per capita income$30,10219thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087317th of 614 in AL
- Median age34.719thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3535th of 616 in AL
- 17thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%344th of 568 in AL
- Median home value$174,80016thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900231st of 565 in AL
- Homeownership rate45.3%13thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%578th of 605 in AL
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%429th of 612 in AL
- 8thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007291st of 503 in AL
- Median household income$46,3046thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999433rd of 582 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$33,4726thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396495th of 605 in AL
- Average commute17.4 min4thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min562nd of 587 in AL
| Measure | 35630 | Lauderdale | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21% | 12.2% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 160th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.491 | 0.460 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 116th of 603 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.7% | 12.6% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 342nd of 606 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.7% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 125th of 614 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 183rd of 612 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 18% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 301st of 612 | |
| Population | 34,028 | 95,830 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 20th of 616 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 341st of 615 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.5% | 8% | 9.1% | 10% | 272nd of 612 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.8% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 407th of 616 | |
| Diversity index | 49.5 | 31.4 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 171st of 616 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 29.8% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 90th of 612 | |
| Population density | 1,345/sq mi | 144/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 57th of 616 | |
| Tech workers | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 207th of 612 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4% | 14.1% | 94th of 616 | |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 165th of 612 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.3% | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22% | 414th of 616 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.3% | 85.1% | 87.5% | 91% | 234th of 605 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,102 | $35,993 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 317th of 614 | |
| Median age | 34.7 | 40.8 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 535th of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40.5% | 37.5% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 344th of 568 | |
| Median home value | $174,800 | $200,300 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 231st of 565 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 45.3% | 68.9% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 578th of 605 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.7% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 429th of 612 | |
| Median gross rent | $820 | $838 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 291st of 503 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,304 | $62,649 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 433rd of 582 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,472 | $40,321 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 495th of 605 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 17.4 min | 25.9 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 562nd of 587 |
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
- White68%
- Black17%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,172
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 49.8%
- Married couples
- 29.8%
- Living alone
- 40.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,575
- Owner-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 13.7%
- Median year built
- 1971
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (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 | 35630 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $43,666 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,545 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,780 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $38,804 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,317 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.4%
- Households with broadband
- 87.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.9%
- No internet access
- 8.8%
- Without health insurance
- 12.7%
- Limited-English households
- 2.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Florence
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Center point
- 34.8252° N, 87.6598° W
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Florence81% of zip
- St. Florian1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 35630
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35632 | Florence, AL | 1.7 mi | — |
| 35631 | Florence, AL · PO box | 4.1 mi | — |
| 35660 | Sheffield, AL | 5.1 mi | $40,065 |
| 35662 | Muscle Shoals, AL · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 35661 | Muscle Shoals, AL | 6.8 mi | $74,310 |
| 35634 | Florence, AL | 7.4 mi | $71,452 |
| 35633 | Florence, AL | 8.5 mi | $76,637 |
| 35617 | Cloverdale, AL · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 35645 | Killen, AL | 11 mi | $87,958 |
| 35674 | Tuscumbia, AL | 12 mi | $64,706 |
| 35646 | Leighton, AL | 12 mi | $71,217 |
| 38463 | Iron City, TN | 17 mi | $58,059 |
Zip codes like 35630 elsewhere
Questions about 35630
What city is zip code 35630?
35630 is assigned to Florence, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 35630 in?
35630 is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
What is the population of 35630?
About 34,028 people live in 35630, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 35630 in?
35630 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 35630?
The median household income in 35630 is $46,304.
What zip codes are near 35630?
The closest zip codes to 35630 are 35632, 35631, 35660, 35662, 35661.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35630, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.