35739 ZIP Code — Ardmore, AL

Limestone County, Alabama

ZIP code 35739 is located in Ardmore, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 26.68 square miles and serves a population of 5,013 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,526) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,013

population

26.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ardmore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,013
Population density	188 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	26.68 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.9562
Longitude	-86.8110
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,013

Population

188

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$60,526

Median household income

$39,247

Per capita income

$194,300

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,845

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

137

5–9

137

10–14

117

184

15–19

158

123

20–24

106

324

25–34

277

279

35–44

239

526

45–54

451

177

55–59

152

231

60–64

198

339

65–74

290

110

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	954	19.0%
18 and over	4,059	81.0%
65 and over	869	17.3%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Black or African American 3.2%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,421	84.3%
Two or more races	248	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	234	4.5%
Black or African American	168	3.2%
Other race	111	2.1%
Asian	47	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$60,526

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,300
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,271	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	332	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	465	22.1%
Households with children under 18	581	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	664	31.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	19.4%
Married	56.6%	60.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	8.3%
Divorced	12.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.3%
Kindergarten	4	0.4%
Elementary school	399	44.8%
High school	349	39.2%
College / grad school	126	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.5%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Information 5.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	446	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,716	94.1%
Spanish	10	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,965	99.0%
Born in same state	4,833	96.4%
Born in different state	2,939	58.6%
Foreign born	132	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.0%
Not a US citizen	48	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	641	12.8%
Arab	587	11.7%
Italian	479	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	1.1%
Polish	18	0.4%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35739

What city is ZIP code 35739 in?

ZIP code 35739 is primarily assigned to Ardmore, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35739 in?

ZIP code 35739 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35739 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35739 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35739 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 35739 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 35739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35739?

The median home value in ZIP code 35739 is $194,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35739 in?

ZIP code 35739 observes the CST timezone.