Zip code 35672: Town Creek, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 35672
35672 is a rural zip code in Town Creek, Alabama (Lawrence County), covering 136 sq mi of land. About 5,709 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,925 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $148,500, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $759 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and management. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 35672 compares
- 94thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%55th of 612 in AL
- Housing vacancy18.6%92ndU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%238th of 606 in AL
- Veterans9.2%86thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%139th of 615 in AL
- Residents under 1826.7%85thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%92nd of 616 in AL
- Poverty rate18.9%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%215th of 607 in AL
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479151st of 603 in AL
- Average commute30.3 min75thU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min197th of 587 in AL
- Homeownership rate77.1%72ndU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%322nd of 605 in AL
- Diversity index55.262ndU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.887th of 616 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$46,04843rdU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396170th of 605 in AL
- 38thU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%259th of 568 in AL
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%309th of 612 in AL
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%477th of 616 in AL
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%496th of 614 in AL
- 34thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3483rd of 616 in AL
- Median household income$61,92523rdU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999236th of 582 in AL
- Per capita income$31,23422ndU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087274th of 614 in AL
- 20thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%395th of 612 in AL
- Work from home5.9%11thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%290th of 612 in AL
- Population5,7099thU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768260th of 616 in AL
- Median home value$148,5009thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900321st of 565 in AL
- Population density42/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi383rd of 616 in AL
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%363rd of 616 in AL
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007350th of 503 in AL
- 5thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%558th of 612 in AL
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%462nd of 612 in AL
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%404th of 612 in AL
- Broadband access71.1%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%535th of 605 in AL
| Measure | 35672 | Lawrence | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 16.4% | 10.3% | 9.1% | 10% | 55th of 612 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.6% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 238th of 606 | |
| Veterans | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 139th of 615 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.7% | 21.8% | 22.2% | 22% | 92nd of 616 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.9% | 13.3% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 215th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.479 | 0.427 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 151st of 603 | |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 30 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 197th of 587 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 81.7% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 322nd of 605 | |
| Diversity index | 55.2 | 41.3 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 87th of 616 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,048 | $42,287 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 170th of 605 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.7% | 38% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 259th of 568 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 309th of 612 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 19% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 477th of 616 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 496th of 614 | |
| Median age | 37 | 42.3 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 483rd of 616 | |
| Median household income | $61,925 | $66,071 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 236th of 582 | |
| Per capita income | $31,234 | $32,568 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 274th of 614 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 395th of 612 | |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 4.2% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 290th of 612 | |
| Population | 5,709 | 33,276 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 260th of 616 | |
| Median home value | $148,500 | $172,300 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 321st of 565 | |
| Population density | 42/sq mi | 48/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 383rd of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 1.3% | 4% | 14.1% | 363rd of 616 | |
| Median gross rent | $759 | $753 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 350th of 503 | |
| Government workers | 7.5% | 12.3% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 558th of 612 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.8% | 15.2% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 462nd of 612 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 404th of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.1% | 79% | 87.5% | 91% | 535th of 605 |
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
- White64%
- Black15%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian1%
- Native American9%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,169
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 70.4%
- Married couples
- 52.8%
- Living alone
- 28%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.2%
- 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
- 2,664
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Vacant
- 18.6%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.4× (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 | 35672 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,400 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,860 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $53,433 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,589 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.2%
- Households with broadband
- 71.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 44.2%
- No internet access
- 21.6%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Town Creek
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lawrence County
- Center point
- 34.6485° N, 87.4065° W
- Land area
- 136 sq mi
- Water area
- 7.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
35672 spans 2 counties
- Lawrence County95% of land
- Colbert County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Town Creek2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 35672
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35618 | Courtland, AL | 5.8 mi | $50,750 |
| 35646 | Leighton, AL | 7.8 mi | $71,217 |
| 35643 | Hillsboro, AL | 12 mi | $59,076 |
| 35661 | Muscle Shoals, AL | 12 mi | $74,310 |
| 35651 | Mount Hope, AL | 14 mi | $79,310 |
| 35652 | Rogersville, AL | 15 mi | $66,798 |
| 35650 | Moulton, AL | 15 mi | $67,416 |
| 35673 | Trinity, AL | 16 mi | $80,842 |
| 35654 | Russellville, AL | 16 mi | $60,674 |
| 35662 | Muscle Shoals, AL · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 35645 | Killen, AL | 18 mi | $87,958 |
| 35660 | Sheffield, AL | 18 mi | $40,065 |
Zip codes like 35672 elsewhere
Questions about 35672
What city is zip code 35672?
35672 is assigned to Town Creek, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 35672 in?
35672 is mostly in Lawrence County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 35672?
About 5,709 people live in 35672, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 35672 in?
35672 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 35672?
The median household income in 35672 is $61,925.
What zip codes are near 35672?
The closest zip codes to 35672 are 35618, 35646, 35643, 35661, 35651.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35672, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.