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Sumter County
Livingston, AL
35470
35470 ZIP Code — Livingston, AL
Sumter County, Alabama
ZIP code 35470 is located in
Livingston ,
Alabama ,
within Sumter County .
It covers approximately 273.71 square miles and serves a population of
5,045 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35470
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 $144,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($27,441) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 35470 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,045
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
273.71 sq mi
Water area
3.83 sq mi
Latitude
32.5561
Longitude
-88.1132
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.5%
71.9%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
16.8%
20.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
7.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$27,441
Median household income
$144,200
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 920 18.2% 18 and over 4,125 81.8% 65 and over 520 10.3% Median age 23.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
65.7%
Group Count % Black or African American 3,336 65.7% White 1,573 31% Two or more races 73 1.4% Asian 47 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 33 0.6% Other race 16 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.5%
71.9%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
16.8%
20.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
7.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.5% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 29.5% $25k–$35k 10.4% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 5.1% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $27,441
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $144,200 Median rent / month $811 Owner occupied 59.8% Renter occupied 40.2% Vacant 21.2% Single-family detached 48.7% Large apartment buildings 6.0% Mobile homes 30.3% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.0% 2000–2009 12.1% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 14.5% 1970–1979 32.3% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 8.1% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 1.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 37.5% 3 bedrooms 37.0% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 36.4% 2 vehicles 30.4% 3 or more 27.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.4% Electricity 75.6% Propane / LP gas 15.4% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 506 34.1% Cohabiting couple 189 12.8% Male householder, no spouse 326 22.0% Female householder, no spouse 461 31.1% Households with children under 18 393 26.5% Households with seniors (65+) 383 25.8% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.5% 61.5% Married 35.2% 24.3% Separated 0.2% 3.3% Widowed 3.8% 2.5% Divorced 4.3% 8.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.7% Bachelor's or higher 33.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 120 5.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 519 23.6% High school 60 2.7% College / grad school 1,500 68.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Public administration
6.0%
Professional & management
1.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 21.5% Sales & office 26.0% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 11.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.1% Government 35.5% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.8% Carpool 11.6% Public transit 0.2% Walk 5.3% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 18.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
56.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.3% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 19.2% Cash public assistance 3.3% Food stamps / SNAP 24.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.0% High blood pressure 43.0% High cholesterol 30.8% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 5.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.2% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 23.6% Poor mental health 18.7% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 17.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 134 3.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 45.2% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,794 95.0% Spanish 63 1.3% Other Indo-European 34 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 16 0.3% Other languages 13 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,931 97.7% Born in same state 4,931 97.7% Born in different state 3,839 76.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 114 2.3% Not a US citizen 13 11.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,265 25.1% French 207 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 90 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.4% Internet access 89.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35470
What city is ZIP code 35470 in?
ZIP code 35470 is primarily assigned to Livingston, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35470 in?
ZIP code 35470 falls within Sumter County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35470?
34% of residents in ZIP code 35470 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35470?
The median household income in ZIP code 35470 is $27,441, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35470?
The median home value in ZIP code 35470 is $144,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 35470?
ZIP code 35470 has an estimated population of 5,045 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 35470 in?
ZIP code 35470 observes the CST timezone.
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