35647 ZIP Code — Lester, AL

Limestone County, Alabama

ZIP code 35647 is located in Lester, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 24.72 square miles and serves a population of 989 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35647

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,793. 31% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35647 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

989

population

24.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35647

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	989
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	24.72 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	34.9509
Longitude	-87.1288
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	31.6%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

989

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$93,793

Median household income

$36,140

Per capita income

$184,000

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

30.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	293	29.6%
18 and over	696	70.4%
65 and over	136	13.8%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	907	91.7%
Black or African American	57	5.8%
Two or more races	25	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$93,793

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,000
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	35.7%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	35.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	54.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	30	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	64	19.2%
Households with children under 18	116	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	32.3%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	15.4%
Married	54.0%	60.6%
Separated	2.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	15.4%
Divorced	2.8%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	10.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.5%
Elementary school	103	51.2%
High school	65	32.3%
College / grad school	4	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.5%

Construction 15.6%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 9.5%

Public administration 9.3%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	3.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	858	86.8%
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)	989	100.0%
Born in same state	982	99.3%
Born in different state	751	75.9%
Foreign born	7	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	206	20.8%
French	196	19.8%
Italian	63	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	4	0.4%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35647

What city is ZIP code 35647 in?

ZIP code 35647 is primarily assigned to Lester, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35647 in?

ZIP code 35647 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35647 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 35647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35647?

The median home value in ZIP code 35647 is $184,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35647?

ZIP code 35647 has an estimated population of 989 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35647?

The median household income in ZIP code 35647 is $93,793, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35647 in?

ZIP code 35647 observes the CST timezone.