35640 ZIP Code — Hartselle, AL

Morgan County, Alabama

ZIP code 35640 is located in Hartselle, Alabama, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 106.90 square miles and serves a population of 26,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35640

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,233. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35640 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,909

population

106.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartselle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35622 Falkville (5.8 mi) 35603 Decatur (7.6 mi) 35670 Somerville (10.7 mi) 35179 Vinemont (11.2 mi) 35699 Decatur (12.3 mi) 35621 Eva (12.5 mi) 35601 Decatur (13.8 mi) 35619 Danville (13.9 mi) 35673 Trinity (15.3 mi) 35775 Valhermoso Springs (15.7 mi) 35671 Tanner (16.2 mi) 35756 Madison (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,909
Population density	252 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	106.90 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	34.4330
Longitude	-86.9311
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

26,909

Population

252

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$69,233

Median household income

$33,197

Per capita income

$176,900

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

9,267

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

662

Under 5

788

771

5–9

917

728

10–14

867

872

15–19

1,039

792

20–24

943

1,336

25–34

1,591

1,582

35–44

1,884

1,742

45–54

2,074

764

55–59

910

946

60–64

1,127

1,274

65–74

1,517

637

75–84

759

177

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,000	22.3%
18 and over	20,909	77.7%
65 and over	4,574	17.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	23,912	87.3%
Black or African American	1,576	5.8%
Two or more races	1,136	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	476	1.7%
Other race	252	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$69,233

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,900
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.6%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,925	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	449	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,023	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,797	27.4%
Households with children under 18	3,200	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,363	33.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	24.5%
Married	63.4%	51.0%
Separated	2.1%	0.7%
Widowed	1.3%	12.3%
Divorced	6.8%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	362	6.0%
Kindergarten	388	6.5%
Elementary school	2,582	42.9%
High school	1,785	29.7%
College / grad school	896	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,462	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,459	94.6%
Spanish	60	0.2%
Other Indo-European	60	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,727	99.3%
Born in same state	26,632	99.0%
Born in different state	20,250	75.3%
Foreign born	95	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	182	0.7%
Not a US citizen	81	44.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6,449	24%
French	3,607	13.4%
Italian	2,402	8.9%
German	249	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	0.3%
English	61	0.2%
Dutch	33	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35640

What city is ZIP code 35640 in?

ZIP code 35640 is primarily assigned to Hartselle, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35640 in?

ZIP code 35640 falls within Morgan County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35640 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35640 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35640 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35640?

The median home value in ZIP code 35640 is $176,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 35640?

ZIP code 35640 has an estimated population of 26,909 residents, with a density of 252 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35640 in?

ZIP code 35640 observes the CST timezone.