ZIP Code 35670 in Somerville, AL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Somerville, Alabama
County:Morgan County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:48:04 PM
Population:7,780 [See All]
Area Codes:256 / 938
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.4743, -86.7502
Land Area:98.568 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 35670 has 7,780 residents and 3,084 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, older than the state (39.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.8%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,780Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:7,760Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:8,564Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:78.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,864Source: Census ACS
Households:3,084Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$205,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,7867,5787,4856,8426,8486,7206,5156,6676,5946,4436,6677,1817,1167,760
Decennial Census7,676------------------7,780--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 42.9

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 44.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2012482642422442192622382132672812663172621821228448
Female1601982482292322252532001822442883433062691711328060
Total361446512471476444515438395511569609623531353254164108
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,83390.76%
Black:1461.94%
Hispanic:*2613.47%
Asian:280.37%
American Indian:991.31%
Hawaiian:40.05%
Other:1582.10%
Total:7,529100%
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:3,96050.90%41.2 years
Females:3,82049.10%44.6 years
Total:7,780100%42.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,61498.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:590.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:360.46%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:511.12%
Total Population:7,760100%
Total Native Population:7,67398.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:871.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $51,864, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $7,502 (16.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,728. Family households earn a median of $93,087 versus $33,308 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,779). By gender, male median income is $49,563 and female is $50,703, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,140 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$44,362$44,705$44,741$45,261$45,444$45,227$45,592$51,495$55,592$52,763$55,559$52,284$48,531$51,864
Median Family Income$59,375$58,197$61,233$54,500$52,372$55,372$61,078$63,972$67,744$66,823$69,870$89,297$77,700$93,087
Median NonFamily Income$17,558$19,172$17,474$25,000$24,583$22,064$21,385$21,375$21,979$18,341$18,625$23,971$23,125$33,308
Median Male Income$43,505$44,764$47,431$41,175$41,300$41,138$42,468$41,900$52,450$43,081$45,015$43,350$45,559$49,563
Median Female Income$28,526$30,819$30,667$31,279$32,237$31,903$30,690$35,764$35,363$36,328$38,017$42,926$43,518$50,703
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,16250.84%
Unemployed:1622.60%
Not In Labor Force:2,89646.56%
Total:6,220100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:1,03832.83%
Service:2828.92%
Sales and Office:67521.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2678.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:90028.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,162100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $205,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $100,500 (95.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,400. The median gross rent is $781, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $191 (32.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $191. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.87% (45.23% with a mortgage, 54.77% free-and-clear) and renters 25.13% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.47%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$104,900$107,500$110,400$108,100$110,000$110,500$116,600$119,300$119,000$127,200$155,000$152,600$165,200$205,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:192.50%
$500 to $999:45860.26%
$1,000 to $1,499:668.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:21728.55%
Total:760100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$590$617$616$634$622$636$658$633$590$628$664$722$765$781
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,02433.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,24041.01%
Renter Occupied:76025.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,024100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,02482.53%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):64017.47%
Total Housing Units:3,664100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,22760.78%
Multi-Family Units:310.85%
Other Units:1,40638.37%
Total Housing Units:3,664100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 21.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 13.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.32%). College enrollment is 13.53%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3516.57%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4999.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,37425.71%
Some college, no degree:1,50828.21%
Associate's degree:4458.33%
Bachelor's degree:70313.15%
Graduate or professional degree:4658.70%
Total:5,345100%
High school or higher:4,49584.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,16821.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:4,89056.19%
Public Insurance:3,06235.19%
No Insurance:7508.62%
Total:8,702100%
Has Health Insurance:7,95291.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty7.8%5.2%4.9%7.1%8.8%8.2%7.4%8.4%6.9%14.2%16.3%19.9%21.3%22.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:321.68%
Kindergarten:311.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,08957.32%
High school (grades 9-12):49125.84%
College or graduate school:25713.53%
Total:1,900100%
Early Childhood:633.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,61184.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35670 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 81 business establishments, employing about 401 people with an annual payroll of $16,627,000. USPS data shows 3,412 residential mailboxes and 105 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,412Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:105Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,725Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,373Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:81Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,896,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$16,627,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:401Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35670 is located in Morgan County, Alabama, within the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19460) and Alabama's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 153,829 people, about 5.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 35670. It covers 98.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.729 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Decatur, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:19460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:153,829Source: Census
MSA:Decatur, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:98.568 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.729 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3677.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0171496Source: Census
Place Name:Somerville town; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35671 | | 35662

Schools in ZIP Code 35670


ZIP Code 35670 is in the Morgan County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cotaco School 100 Cotaco School Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
District: Morgan County School District
Union Hill School 2221 Union Hill Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
District: Morgan County School District
Morgan County Schools Technology Park 59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
District: Morgan County School District
Albert P Brewer High School 59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
District: Morgan County School District
The Montessori School Of Huntsville 15975 Chaney Thompson Rd Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Ann Catholic School 3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
District: Private SchoolNearby
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 3802 Spring Ave
Decatur, AL 35601
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35670


Paul Mitchell The School-Huntsville 3810 Sullivan St Ste E
Madison, AL 35758
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal Army Education Ctr, Bldg 3495, #106
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5192
Type: Post Secondary
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
University Of Alabama In Huntsville 301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35899
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Huntsville Campus 4955 Corporate Drive Nw Suite 105
Huntsville, AL 35805
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 March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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