Zip code 35643: Hillsboro, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35643?

35643 is assigned to Hillsboro, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35643 in?

35643 is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35643?

About 3,101 people live in 35643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35643?

The median household income in 35643 is $59,076.

Q: What zip codes are near 35643?

The closest zip codes to 35643 are 35618, 35673, 35611, 35672, 35601.

Residential delivery areaLawrence CountyCentral Time

Population

3,101

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$124K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$762/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

81 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 35643

35643 is a rural zip code in Hillsboro, Alabama (Lawrence County), covering 81 sq mi of land. About 3,101 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,076 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,200, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $762 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 35643 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate84.1%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%192nd of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate13.1%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%110th of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers11.5%
76th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%186th of 612 in AL
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min199th of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy10.1%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%454th of 606 in AL
Poverty rate12.5%
58th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%376th of 607 in AL
Diversity index53.2
57th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8112th of 616 in AL
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%345th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1822.6%
55th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%264th of 616 in AL
Median age39
50th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3413th of 616 in AL
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%420th of 615 in AL
Residents 65 and older13.3%
25th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%525th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$40,854
24th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396305th of 605 in AL
Median household income$59,076
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999263rd of 582 in AL
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%268th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$26,241
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087450th of 614 in AL
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%460th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%333rd of 616 in AL
Median home value$124,200
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900393rd of 565 in AL
Population3,101
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768372nd of 616 in AL
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi397th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$762
5th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007344th of 503 in AL
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%403rd of 605 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher11.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%473rd of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.356
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479548th of 603 in AL
Work from home1.8%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%490th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%539th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters2.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%534th of 568 in AL

Measure	35643	Lawrence	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Homeownership rateStrength	84.1%	81.7%	70.2%	65.2%	87th	192nd of 605
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.1%	8%	9.2%	8.4%	84th	110th of 614
Healthcare workers	11.5%	8.6%	9.9%	9.7%	76th	186th of 612
Average commute	30.2 min	30 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	75th	199th of 587
Housing vacancy	10.1%	11.5%	14.5%	10.1%	72nd	454th of 606
Poverty rate	12.5%	13.3%	15.6%	12.5%	58th	376th of 607
Diversity index	53.2	41.3	52.8	61.4	57th	112th of 616
Government workers	14.6%	12.3%	16.6%	14.5%	57th	345th of 612
Residents under 18	22.6%	21.8%	22.2%	22%	55th	264th of 616
Median age	39	42.3	39.3	38.9	50th	413th of 616
Veterans	5.5%	7.5%	7.7%	6.2%	45th	420th of 615
Residents 65 and older	13.3%	19%	17.8%	17.2%	25th	525th of 616
Median earnings per worker	$40,854	$42,287	$43,396	$49,666	24th	305th of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,076	$66,071	$63,999	$80,734	19th	263rd of 582
Tech workers	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	3.8%	18th	268th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,241	$32,568	$36,087	$44,673	10th	450th of 614
Self-employed workers	6.1%	10.3%	9.1%	10%	10th	460th of 612
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.3%	4%	14.1%	7th	333rd of 616
Median home value	$124,200	$172,300	$209,900	$332,700	6th	393rd of 565
Population	3,101	33,276	5,086,768	334,922,499	5th	372nd of 616
Population density	38/sq mi	48/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	397th of 616
Median gross rent	$762	$753	$1,007	$1,413	5th	344th of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	79%	87.5%	91%	5th	403rd of 605
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.3%	15.2%	28.4%	35.7%	4th	473rd of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.356	0.427	0.479	0.483	3rd	548th of 603
Work from home	1.8%	4.2%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	490th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	2%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	539th of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	2.6%	38%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	534th of 568

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

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

22.6%

65 and over

13.3%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black22%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

53.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,190
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63%
Married couples: 45.7%
Living alone: 34.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.3%

Median household income

35643

$59,076

Lawrence Co.

$66,071

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,241

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.356

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35643

$124,200

Lawrence Co.

$172,300

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35643

$762

Lawrence Co.

$753

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 1,324
Owner-occupied: 84.1%
Vacant: 10.1%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 2.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

37%

30–44

26%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

12%

Food service

Office and admin

Management

Sales

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Legal and social services

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

11%

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$40,854

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35643	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,183	$74,888
Service	$22,727	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,944	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

35%

Some college

19%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.5%
No internet access: 19.2%
Without health insurance: 13.1%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Hillsboro
State: Alabama
County: Lawrence County
Center point: 34.6726° N, 87.2019° W
Land area: 81 sq mi
Water area: 17 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hillsboro2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35643

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35618	Courtland, AL	6.2 mi	1,896	$50,750	$104,000
35673	Trinity, AL	7 mi	7,250	$80,842	$210,500
35611	Athens, AL	9.7 mi	29,969	$57,377	$225,600
35672	Town Creek, AL	12 mi	5,709	$61,925	$148,500
35601	Decatur, AL	12 mi	35,449	$51,429	$172,200
35612	Athens, AL · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
35602	Decatur, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
35609	Decatur, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
35699	Decatur, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
35652	Rogersville, AL	14 mi	9,173	$66,798	$210,200
35671	Tanner, AL	14 mi	2,267	$86,163	$241,300
35614	Athens, AL	15 mi	7,618	$56,967	$192,700

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Questions about 35643

What city is zip code 35643?

35643 is assigned to Hillsboro, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35643 in?

35643 is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35643?

About 3,101 people live in 35643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35643 in?

35643 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35643?

The median household income in 35643 is $59,076.

What zip codes are near 35643?

The closest zip codes to 35643 are 35618, 35673, 35611, 35672, 35601.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35643, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.