35443 ZIP Code — Boligee, AL

Greene County, Alabama

ZIP code 35443 is located in Boligee, Alabama, within Greene County. It covers approximately 221.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35443

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $23,438. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (23%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 35443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,359

population

221.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boligee	Acceptable
Boligee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35464 Gainesville (8.7 mi) 36740 Forkland (11.3 mi) 35460 Epes (11.4 mi) 35462 Eutaw (12.1 mi) 35459 Emelle (15.2 mi) 35470 Livingston (15.7 mi) 36776 Sawyerville (16.1 mi) 35442 Aliceville (18.9 mi) 35441 Akron (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,359
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	221.48 sq mi
Water area	4.62 sq mi
Latitude	32.7718
Longitude	-88.0293
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.6%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,359

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$23,438

Median household income

$21,368

Per capita income

$53,700

Median home value

$441

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

19.8%

Unemployment

910

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

164

25–34

167

35–44

138

45–54

55–59

144

60–64

167

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	8.0%
18 and over	1,250	92.0%
65 and over	266	19.6%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 94%

White 6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,278	94%
White	81	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.6%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 25.7%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	25.7%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
Median income	$23,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.3%

$50k–$100k 51.0%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,700
Median rent / month	$441
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	49.4%
Single-family detached	38.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	52.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.9%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	68.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	114	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	192	37.4%
Households with children under 18	41	8.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	47.6%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.6%	38.4%
Married	28.4%	32.4%
Separated	5.0%	3.5%
Widowed	0.9%	15.3%
Divorced	0.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	25.6%
Elementary school	31	39.7%
High school	6	7.7%
College / grad school	21	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 54.8%

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 6.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Information 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.3%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 32.3%

Under 18 years 36.7%

18 and over 31.9%

Married-couple families 39.1%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.4%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	17.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.0%
High blood pressure	56.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	23.3%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	7.3%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	9.8%
No physical activity	43.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	48.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	35.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	33.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,314	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,357	99.9%
Born in same state	1,340	98.6%
Born in different state	1,178	86.7%
Foreign born	17	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	4.7%
Italian	29	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	65.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35443

What city is ZIP code 35443 in?

ZIP code 35443 is primarily assigned to Boligee, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35443 in?

ZIP code 35443 falls within Greene County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35443 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 35443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35443?

32% of residents in ZIP code 35443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35443?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35443?

Health data for ZIP code 35443 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35443 in?

ZIP code 35443 observes the CST timezone.