35474 ZIP Code — Moundville, AL

Hale County, Alabama

ZIP code 35474 is located in Moundville, Alabama, within Hale County. It covers approximately 207.32 square miles and serves a population of 8,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35474

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,293) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35474 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,344

population

207.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moundville	Acceptable
Moundville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35441 Akron (9.8 mi) 35463 Fosters (10.7 mi) 35405 Tuscaloosa (11.5 mi) 35456 Duncanville (13.1 mi) 35480 Ralph (15.2 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (15.8 mi) 36744 Greensboro (16.6 mi) 36776 Sawyerville (17.7 mi) 35034 Brent (18 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (19 mi) 35476 Northport (19.3 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,344
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	207.32 sq mi
Water area	2.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.9459
Longitude	-87.5853
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	41.4%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,344

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$73,293

Median household income

$37,058

Per capita income

$171,800

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,632

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

270

322

5–9

333

213

10–14

220

324

15–19

336

477

20–24

493

470

25–34

486

489

35–44

506

623

45–54

644

245

55–59

254

210

60–64

218

281

65–74

290

132

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,807	21.7%
18 and over	6,537	78.3%
65 and over	951	11.4%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,622	53.6%
Black or African American	3,220	37.3%
Two or more races	475	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	284	3.3%
Other race	27	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.0%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$73,293

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,800
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	26.2%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	80.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,363	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	116	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	386	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	713	27.7%
Households with children under 18	921	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	672	26.1%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	37.3%
Married	43.4%	40.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.0%	10.4%
Divorced	6.4%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	164	7.9%
Kindergarten	52	2.5%
Elementary school	929	44.5%
High school	253	12.1%
College / grad school	690	33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Construction 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	338	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,814	93.6%
Spanish	54	0.7%
Other Indo-European	54	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,191	98.2%
Born in same state	8,102	97.1%
Born in different state	5,783	69.3%
Foreign born	89	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	153	1.8%
Not a US citizen	52	34.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	611	7.3%
Italian	599	7.2%
French	380	4.6%
English	34	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.3%
Dutch	25	0.3%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35474

What city is ZIP code 35474 in?

ZIP code 35474 is primarily assigned to Moundville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35474 in?

ZIP code 35474 falls within Hale County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35474 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 35474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35474?

The median home value in ZIP code 35474 is $171,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 35474?

ZIP code 35474 has an estimated population of 8,344 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35474?

The median household income in ZIP code 35474 is $73,293, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35474 in?

ZIP code 35474 observes the CST timezone.