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ZIP Code 35401

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 40,507

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 — 35401

What is the median household income in 35401?
The median household income in 35401 is $30,031 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35401?
The poverty rate in 35401 is 24.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35401?
$141,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35401?
The median gross rent in 35401 is $911 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35401 residents have a college degree?
26.6% of adults in 35401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
40,507
Median Income
$30,031
Median Home Value
$141,100
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.8%
Median Age
22.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,815 (+14.6%) Home Value: +$22,400 (+18.9%) Poverty Rate: -2.4 pp (-8.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+10.8%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 40,507
Median Age 22.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% White (non-Hisp.) 43.8% Black 47.3% Asian 1.9% Two or More 4.2% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.8%
Indian
0.4%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Mexican
1.0%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $30,031 ±$2,461
Per Capita Income $45,916
Median Family Income $42,981
Poverty Rate 24.8%
Child Poverty Rate 42.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.4%
$10–15k
11.7%
$15–25k
16.0%
$25–35k
12.1%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
6.2%
$150–200k
1.6%
$200k+
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,517
Owner-Occupied 31.4%
Renter-Occupied 68.6%
Vacancy Rate 31.2%
Median Home Value $141,100
Median Gross Rent $911
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 58.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.1%
$50–100k
19.8%
$100–200k
22.5%
$200–300k
13.8%
$300–500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.7%
$500–1k
45.5%
$1–1.5k
28.8%
$1.5–2k
7.1%
$2–2.5k
3.1%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
$3.5k+
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.2%
1 vehicle
46.9%
2 vehicles
20.9%
3+
15.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
39.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
8.1%
20+ units
25.9%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.8%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
13.1%
2010+
21.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.6%
Graduate Degree 10.2%
Some College / Associate 19.9%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.5%
Unemployment Rate 11.8%
Work from Home 10.7%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 23.1%
Private For-Profit 71.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.5%
Arts/Entmt.
17.0%
Retail
14.1%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Construction
3.3%
Public Admin
3.3%
Transportation
3.2%
Finance
2.7%
Wholesale
1.1%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
33.9%
Food Prep
24.3%
Sales
21.4%
Production
15.8%
Construction
4.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.0 min
Drove Alone 70.4%
Carpool 8.5%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 10.7%
Walked 7.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 13,422
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 14.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 2.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.7%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
3.4%
15–19
22.2%
20–24
24.3%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
8.4%
45–54
5.7%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
6.2%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 12.5% Working age (18–64): 87.5% 65 and over: 10.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.8%
Naturalized Citizen 26.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
47.7%
Latin America
41.4%
Africa
5.6%
Europe
1.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.3%
With a Disability 12.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.9%
Uninsured 8.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.0%
Has a Computer 88.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 66.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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