ZIP Code 35592 -- Vernon, AL

Lamar | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
4,357
Unknown
Median Income
$45,526
Home Value
$119,900
Median Rent
$523
Median Age
45.50
Diversity Index
37.30
Low
Cost of Living
43.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.1%

About ZIP Code 35592

ZIP code 35592 in Vernon, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 4,357. The median household income is $45,526, which is This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $119,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 43.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.50 years. Approximately 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lamar, AL.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,357
Median Age
45.50
Male Population
2,059
47.3%
Female Population
2,298
52.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
37.30 Low
White
81.1%
Black or African American
12.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$45,526
Mean Household Income
$54,416
Per Capita Income
$24,368
Below Poverty Line
20.7%

This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$119,900
Median Rent
$523
Total Housing Units
2,496
Occupied Units
1,690
Vacant Units
806
32.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1978
Owner Occupied
68.9%
Renter Occupied
31.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.9% Renter 31.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,739
Employment Rate
94.9%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
13.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.7%

Cost of Living Index

43.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 35592 is 56.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Lamar

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35586 Sulligent 3,830 $38,286
35576 Millport 3,597 $72,292
35574 Kennedy 1,225 $41,818
35544 Beaverton 969 $56,131
35552 Detroit 893 $95,759

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 35592

ZIP code 35592 (Vernon, AL) has a total population of 4,357 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 35592 is $45,526 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 35592 is primarily located in Vernon, Alabama (AL). It falls within Lamar County.

The median home value in ZIP code 35592 is $119,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $523.

The median age in ZIP code 35592 is 45.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 35592 has a cost of living index of 43.13 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 35592, 8.34% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.51% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 35592 is 5.06%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.70% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.