What to know about ZIP 35631
ZIP code 35631 covers ZIP 35631 with a population of about 2,101.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 22.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HUNTSVILLE - DECATUR (FLOR) media market.
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ZIP Code 35631 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,101
Density
N/A
Median income
$27,929
-63% vs US avg
Home value
$44,300
-87% vs US avg
Median rent
$541
-53% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35631
Income and economy in ZIP 35631
Median household income in ZIP 35631 is about $27,929 — about 63% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.6%; unemployment rate near 7.6%; 17.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Education; about 4.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 35631
Median home value is about $44,300 — about 87% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $541 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 34.1% (about 31.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35631, a household would need roughly $12,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $285. That sits below the local median household income ($27,929), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.