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ZIP Code 35131

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,161

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 35131

What is the median household income in 35131?
The median household income in 35131 is $42,344 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35131?
The poverty rate in 35131 is 25.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35131?
$96,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35131?
The median gross rent in 35131 is $726 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35131 residents have a college degree?
10.9% of adults in 35131 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,161
Median Income
$42,344
Median Home Value
$96,300
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,311 (+5.8%) Home Value: $-28,400 (-22.8%) Poverty Rate: +13.1 pp (+107.4%) Bachelor's+: -2.4 pp (-18%) Unemployment: +3.3 pp (+53.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,161
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7% White (non-Hisp.) 87.0% Black 6.3% Asian 0.4% Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,344 ±$9,619
Per Capita Income $62,940
Median Family Income $48,538
Poverty Rate 25.3%
Child Poverty Rate 41.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 29.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 42.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
14.6%
$15–25k
14.2%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
18.7%
$50–75k
10.9%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
2.1%
$200k+
1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,705
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
Vacancy Rate 18.4%
Median Home Value $96,300
Median Gross Rent $726
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
28.4%
$50–100k
24.0%
$100–200k
12.4%
$200–300k
13.9%
$300–500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.6%
$500–1k
47.5%
$1–1.5k
19.3%
$1.5–2k
3.7%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3+
24.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
42.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.6%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
17.7%
2010+
6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.9%
Graduate Degree 3.1%
Some College / Associate 19.4%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.3%
Unemployment Rate 9.5%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 10.8%
Private For-Profit 84.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
28.6%
Edu/Health
19.0%
Transportation
11.5%
Construction
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Retail
6.2%
Finance
4.3%
Wholesale
3.8%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Public Admin
1.1%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Production
37.5%
Management
20.0%
Sales
14.3%
Construction
14.0%
Food Prep
14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.1 min
Drove Alone 81.9%
Carpool 5.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 4.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,391
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.4%
5–9
9.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
2.9%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
8.8%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
12.6%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 19.6% Working age (18–64): 80.4% 65 and over: 21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.8%
Asia
46.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%
With a Disability 28.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.9%
Uninsured 11.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.2%
Has a Computer 90.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023