35643 ZIP Code — Hillsboro, AL

Lawrence County, Alabama

ZIP code 35643 is located in Hillsboro, Alabama, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 80.86 square miles and serves a population of 4,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35643

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,966. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,008

population

80.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35618 Courtland (4.8 mi) 35673 Trinity (6.4 mi) 35611 Athens (10 mi) 35672 Town Creek (10.3 mi) 35601 Decatur (11.2 mi) 35671 Tanner (12.6 mi) 35699 Decatur (13.1 mi) 35652 Rogersville (13.7 mi) 35650 Moulton (14.4 mi) 35603 Decatur (15.5 mi) 35619 Danville (16.8 mi) 35614 Athens (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,008
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	80.86 sq mi
Water area	16.87 sq mi
Latitude	34.6478
Longitude	-87.2086
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	55.8%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,008

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$50,966

Median household income

$26,607

Per capita income

$111,100

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,574

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

196

5–9

241

10–14

113

15–19

20–24

120

182

25–34

223

257

35–44

315

187

45–54

229

267

55–59

329

124

60–64

153

142

65–74

175

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	832	20.8%
18 and over	3,176	79.2%
65 and over	605	15.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Black or African American 19.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,861	69.1%
Black or African American	801	19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	202	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	130	3.1%
Other race	130	3.1%
Two or more races	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$50,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,100
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	17.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	32.2%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	82.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	898	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	261	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	363	23.3%
Households with children under 18	465	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	28.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	14.1%
Married	62.1%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	18.7%
Divorced	13.8%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 24.6%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	17.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	485	60.7%
High school	106	13.3%
College / grad school	65	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Retail trade 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 15.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	40.8%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,894	97.2%
Spanish	130	3.3%
Other Indo-European	130	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,970	99.1%
Born in same state	3,970	99.1%
Born in different state	3,475	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	735	18.3%
Arab	627	15.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	315	7.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35643

What city is ZIP code 35643 in?

ZIP code 35643 is primarily assigned to Hillsboro, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35643 in?

ZIP code 35643 falls within Lawrence County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35643 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 35643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35643?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35643?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35643 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35643 in?

ZIP code 35643 observes the CST timezone.