| ZIP Code | 35630 |
|---|---|
| City | Florence |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Area Code | 256/938 |
| Elevation | 609 ft |
| Latitude | 34.825167 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.659843 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 21.5% ▲ 115% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 233 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,362 (32.8%) |
| Some College | 2,487 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 3,293 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,346 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,697 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,168 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,300 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $783/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,371 |
| Vacant Units | 2,632 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,371 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,632 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 35630 is located in Florence, Alabama, within Lauderdale County. With a population of 33,697, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 35630 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,168 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35630 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $153,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $783 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.7%) and renters (56.3%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 35630 is majority White (69.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35630 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 35630 in Florence, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 33,697 residents, a median household income of $44,168, and a median home value of $153,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.