ZIP Code 35643 in Hillsboro, AL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Hillsboro, Alabama
County:Lawrence County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:24:29 PM
Population:2,913 [See All]
Area Codes:256 / 938
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.6478, -87.2086
Land Area:80.85 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 35643 has 2,913 residents and 1,269 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 47.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.1%, lower than the state average of 64.1%) and Black or African American (27.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,913Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,088Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,275Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:36.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,055Source: Census ACS
Households:1,269Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$112,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,1462,9642,7772,7752,9073,0863,4493,6963,8023,5014,0614,0083,088
Decennial Census2,941------------------2,913------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.6

Male Median Age: 47.4

Female Median Age: 47.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6676918459807572631171411181309074563113
Female5870887669797791691121121461379286563623
Total1241461791601281591521631322292532642671821601126736
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,77963.97%
Black:78628.26%
Hispanic:*632.27%
Asian:40.14%
American Indian:1083.88%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:411.47%
Total:2,781100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,43649.30%47.4 years
Females:1,47750.70%47.9 years
Total:2,913100%47.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,04998.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:30.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:361.17%
Total Population:3,088100%
Total Native Population:3,05298.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:361.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $51,055, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,769 (36.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,301. Family households earn a median of $58,479 versus $36,682 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,797). By gender, male median income is $49,043 and female is $38,344, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,699 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,286$36,250$32,267$32,279$33,794$45,878$42,000$48,568$44,754$45,395$46,594$50,966$51,055
Median Family Income$41,563$41,012$33,375$35,509$44,554$54,441$58,911$65,363$66,103$64,091$51,754$56,293$58,479
Median NonFamily Income$16,922$19,018$23,188$23,641$22,059$24,750$19,497$20,466$20,175$22,056$24,118$24,983$36,682
Median Male Income$45,167$45,152$38,333$38,750$37,431$40,213$41,667$41,750$42,391$41,387$44,375$47,639$49,043
Median Female Income$24,250$21,781$23,415$23,190$19,981$21,612$21,928$27,065$28,611$31,686$38,715$46,932$38,344
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,36854.35%
Unemployed:50.20%
Not In Labor Force:1,14445.45%
Total:2,517100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:43231.58%
Service:22416.37%
Sales and Office:14810.82%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:18613.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:37827.63%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,368100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $112,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $26,800 (31.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,500. The median gross rent is $732, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $22 (2.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.54% (39.13% with a mortgage, 60.87% free-and-clear) and renters 15.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.64%, which is markedly below the state rate (14.99%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$85,900$87,300$78,100$86,600$90,400$114,000$100,900$115,400$104,200$102,400$102,600$111,100$112,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:12461.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:31.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:41.99%
$2,000 to $2,499:41.99%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:6632.84%
Total:201100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$754$644$683$670$666$592$606$548$532$562$663$725$732
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):43033.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):66951.46%
Renter Occupied:20115.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,300100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,30091.36%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1238.64%
Total Housing Units:1,423100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:92164.72%
Multi-Family Units:211.48%
Other Units:48133.80%
Total Housing Units:1,423100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 72.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.40 percentage points since 2011. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.91%). College enrollment is 9.42%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2269.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:39717.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):74332.76%
Some college, no degree:44019.40%
Associate's degree:1366.00%
Bachelor's degree:23710.45%
Graduate or professional degree:893.92%
Total:2,268100%
High school or higher:1,64572.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:32614.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,73550.54%
Public Insurance:1,25736.62%
No Insurance:44112.85%
Total:3,433100%
Has Health Insurance:2,99287.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.7%12.7%18.0%20.1%25.0%21.7%17.8%12.5%11.1%5.7%9.6%12.6%11.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:11720.42%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):28649.91%
High school (grades 9-12):11620.24%
College or graduate school:549.42%
Total:573100%
Early Childhood:11720.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):40270.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35643 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 168 people with an annual payroll of $8,664,000. USPS data shows 1,424 residential mailboxes and 52 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,424Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:52Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,366Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,424Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,067,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,664,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:168Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35643 is located in Lawrence County, Alabama, within the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19460) and Alabama's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 156,924 people, about 1.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 35643. It covers 80.85 sq mi of land and a water area of 16.868 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Decatur, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:19460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:156,924Source: Census
MSA:Decatur, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:80.85 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:16.868 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8888.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0134816Source: Census
Place Name:Hillsboro town; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35645 | | 35640

Schools in ZIP Code 35643


We could not locate which school district 35643 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

East Lawrence Elementary School 263 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
District: Lawrence County School DistrictNearby
East Lawrence Middle School 99 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
District: Lawrence County School DistrictNearby
East Lawrence High School 55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
District: Lawrence County School DistrictNearby
Lawrence County Developmental 55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
District: Lawrence County School DistrictNearby
Sequel Tsi Courtland Llc 349 Madison Street
Courtland, AL 35618
District: UnknownNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lawrence County Christian School 10485 County Road 460
Moulton, AL 35650
District: Private SchoolNearby
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 3802 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35643


Strayer University - Decatur Campus 305 2nd Avenue, Southeast
Decatur, AL 35601-2319
Type: Post Secondary
John C Calhoun State Community College 6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
Type: Post Secondary
Athens State University 300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Huntsville 3810 Sullivan St Ste E
Madison, AL 35758
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest-Shoals Community College 800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Alabama One Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632-0001
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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