35651 ZIP Code — Mount Hope, AL

Lawrence County, Alabama

ZIP code 35651 is located in Mount Hope, Alabama, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 40.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35651

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $220,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,552) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,384

population

40.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35650 Moulton (8.6 mi) 35654 Russellville (8.9 mi) 35672 Town Creek (13.6 mi) 35646 Leighton (15.1 mi) 35581 Phil Campbell (16.5 mi) 35619 Danville (17.3 mi) 35618 Courtland (18.1 mi) 35565 Haleyville (18.4 mi) 35643 Hillsboro (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,384
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	40.36 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.4562
Longitude	-87.4693
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	42.8%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	18.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,384

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$72,552

Median household income

$39,883

Per capita income

$220,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

148

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	360	26.0%
18 and over	1,024	74.0%
65 and over	186	13.4%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,300	93.6%
Two or more races	47	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.7%
Black or African American	14	1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	18.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 22.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	22.8%
Median income	$72,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	31.1%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	21.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	54.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	312	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	69	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	72	15.6%
Households with children under 18	196	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	26.0%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	19.6%
Married	57.0%	61.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	10.6%
Divorced	7.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.4%
Elementary school	93	33.0%
High school	163	57.8%
College / grad school	22	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Construction 19.2%

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,308	94.5%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,384	100.0%
Born in same state	1,384	100.0%
Born in different state	1,036	74.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	12.2%
English	132	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	9.1%
French	86	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35651

What city is ZIP code 35651 in?

ZIP code 35651 is primarily assigned to Mount Hope, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35651 in?

ZIP code 35651 falls within Lawrence County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35651 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 35651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35651?

ZIP code 35651 has an estimated population of 1,384 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35651?

The median home value in ZIP code 35651 is $220,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35651?

The median household income in ZIP code 35651 is $72,552, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35651 in?

ZIP code 35651 observes the CST timezone.