Zip code 35670: Somerville, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 35670
35670 is a small-town zip code in Somerville, Alabama (Morgan County), covering 99 sq mi of land. About 7,760 people live here, or 79 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,864 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $205,400, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $781 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; sales; and transportation and moving goods.
How 35670 compares
- Poverty rate31.1%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%59th of 607 in AL
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47981st of 603 in AL
- Housing vacancy17.5%90thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%268th of 606 in AL
- Average commute30.8 min78thU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min177th of 587 in AL
- 78thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%132nd of 612 in AL
- 71stU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%152nd of 568 in AL
- Uninsured rate9.7%69thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%240th of 614 in AL
- Homeownership rate74.9%66thU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%374th of 605 in AL
- Residents under 1823.6%64thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%217th of 616 in AL
- Median age39.956thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3373rd of 616 in AL
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%377th of 615 in AL
- 51stU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%255th of 612 in AL
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%438th of 616 in AL
- Government workers12.6%41stU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%427th of 612 in AL
- Work from home9.3%30thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%148th of 612 in AL
- Per capita income$33,12728thU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087228th of 614 in AL
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%223rd of 612 in AL
- 26thU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%214th of 612 in AL
- Median home value$205,40022ndU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900157th of 565 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$40,31922ndU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396323rd of 605 in AL
- Population7,76012thU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768225th of 616 in AL
- 12thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%437th of 612 in AL
- Population density79/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi294th of 616 in AL
- Median household income$51,86411thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999345th of 582 in AL
- Diversity index16.59thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8506th of 616 in AL
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%367th of 605 in AL
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007323rd of 503 in AL
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%350th of 616 in AL
| Measure | 35670 | Morgan | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 31.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 59th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.512 | 0.449 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 81st of 603 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.5% | 9% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 268th of 606 | |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 24.9 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 177th of 587 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.1% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 10% | 132nd of 612 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 56.2% | 45.1% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 152nd of 568 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.7% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 240th of 614 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.9% | 72.7% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 374th of 605 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.6% | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22% | 217th of 616 | |
| Median age | 39.9 | 40 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 373rd of 616 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 377th of 615 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 255th of 612 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.1% | 18% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 438th of 616 | |
| Government workers | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 427th of 612 | |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 148th of 612 | |
| Per capita income | $33,127 | $35,920 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 228th of 614 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 223rd of 612 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 214th of 612 | |
| Median home value | $205,400 | $212,000 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 157th of 565 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,319 | $44,706 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 323rd of 605 | |
| Population | 7,760 | 124,471 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 225th of 616 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.6% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 437th of 612 | |
| Population density | 79/sq mi | 215/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 294th of 616 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,864 | $68,845 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 345th of 582 | |
| Diversity index | 16.5 | 45.1 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 506th of 616 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82% | 86% | 87.5% | 91% | 367th of 605 | |
| Median gross rent | $781 | $864 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 323rd of 503 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4% | 14.1% | 350th of 616 |
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
- White91%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.7%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,024
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 63.4%
- Married couples
- 41.5%
- Living alone
- 33.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,664
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Vacant
- 17.5%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 56.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.1%
- Home value to income
- 4.0× (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 | 35670 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $80,395 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,889 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,280 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,918 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $19,351 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.7%
- Households with broadband
- 82%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.9%
- No internet access
- 16.7%
- Without health insurance
- 9.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Somerville
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Morgan County
- Center point
- 34.4638° N, 86.7294° W
- Land area
- 99 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Somerville3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 35670
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35775 | Valhermoso Springs, AL | 5.6 mi | $51,409 |
| 35754 | Laceys Spring, AL | 7.4 mi | $96,071 |
| 35621 | Eva, AL | 8.9 mi | $78,633 |
| 35640 | Hartselle, AL | 12 mi | $76,620 |
| 35019 | Baileyton, AL | 12 mi | $62,083 |
| 35808 | Huntsville, AL | 12 mi | $142,273 |
| 35175 | Union Grove, AL | 13 mi | $74,600 |
| 35622 | Falkville, AL | 13 mi | $66,506 |
| 35824 | Huntsville, AL | 13 mi | $103,619 |
| 35756 | Madison, AL | 13 mi | $129,852 |
| 35087 | Joppa, AL | 14 mi | $67,043 |
| 35649 | Mooresville, AL | 14 mi | $144,000 |
Zip codes like 35670 elsewhere
Questions about 35670
What city is zip code 35670?
35670 is assigned to Somerville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 35670 in?
35670 is in Morgan County, Alabama.
What is the population of 35670?
About 7,760 people live in 35670, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 35670 in?
35670 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 35670?
The median household income in 35670 is $51,864.
What zip codes are near 35670?
The closest zip codes to 35670 are 35775, 35754, 35621, 35640, 35019.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35670, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.