35046 ZIP Code — Clanton, AL

Chilton County, Alabama

ZIP code 35046 is located in Clanton, Alabama, within Chilton County. It covers approximately 136.80 square miles and serves a population of 5,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35046

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 $136,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,371. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,172

population

136.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35045 Clanton (8.4 mi) 35183 Weogufka (9.4 mi) 36091 Verbena (11.1 mi) 35171 Thorsby (11.3 mi) 35085 Jemison (11.6 mi) 35143 Shelby (12.4 mi) 35136 Rockford (16.5 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (16.8 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (16.8 mi) 36051 Marbury (16.9 mi) 35040 Calera (17.2 mi) 36750 Maplesville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,172
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	136.80 sq mi
Water area	8.59 sq mi
Latitude	32.9026
Longitude	-86.5564
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	42.5%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,172

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$66,371

Median household income

$29,413

Per capita income

$136,300

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,199

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

177

137

5–9

156

137

10–14

157

280

15–19

321

140

20–24

159

193

25–34

220

285

35–44

326

372

45–54

426

195

55–59

222

150

60–64

172

218

65–74

250

139

75–84

158

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,322	25.6%
18 and over	3,850	74.4%
65 and over	792	15.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	4,937	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	122	2.3%
Other race	96	1.8%
Two or more races	94	1.8%
Black or African American	45	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$66,371

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,300
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	53.9%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,137	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	79	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	310	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	384	20.1%
Households with children under 18	600	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	586	30.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	27.0%
Married	62.8%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	4.0%	9.4%
Divorced	14.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	2.7%
Kindergarten	56	4.1%
Elementary school	517	38.2%
High school	444	32.8%
College / grad school	300	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,840	93.6%
Spanish	10	0.2%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,172	100.0%
Born in same state	5,165	99.9%
Born in different state	4,153	80.3%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	832	16.1%
French	818	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	221	4.3%
English	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35046

What city is ZIP code 35046 in?

ZIP code 35046 is primarily assigned to Clanton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35046 in?

ZIP code 35046 falls within Chilton County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35046?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35046 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35046 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35046?

The median home value in ZIP code 35046 is $136,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35046 in?

ZIP code 35046 observes the CST timezone.