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Bibb County
Centreville, AL
35042
35042 ZIP Code — Centreville, AL
Bibb County, Alabama
ZIP code 35042 is located in
Centreville ,
Alabama ,
within Bibb County .
It covers approximately 192.24 square miles and serves a population of
6,127 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35042
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,209. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 35042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
6,127
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
192.24 sq mi
Water area
0.87 sq mi
Latitude
32.9184
Longitude
-87.1228
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
50.9%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
33.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
5.5%
2.1%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$52,209
Median household income
$128,300
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 902 14.7% 18 and over 5,225 85.3% 65 and over 1,484 24.2% Median age 46.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
20.1%
Group Count % White 4,767 77.5% Black or African American 1,238 20.1% Two or more races 60 1% Asian 45 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 25 0.4% Other race 17 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
50.9%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
33.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
5.5%
2.1%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 13.3% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 12.7% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $52,209
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $128,300 Median rent / month $470 Owner occupied 78.7% Renter occupied 21.3% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 65.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 15.4% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 15.5% 1950–1959 7.4% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 11.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 56.1% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.2% 1 vehicle 20.4% 2 vehicles 40.6% 3 or more 31.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.4% Electricity 66.0% Propane / LP gas 6.5% Wood 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,244 56.4% Cohabiting couple 36 1.6% Male householder, no spouse 583 26.5% Female householder, no spouse 341 15.5% Households with children under 18 494 22.4% Households with seniors (65+) 840 38.1% Average household size 2.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.2% 25.7% Married 53.1% 50.1% Separated 2.0% 0.8% Widowed 4.7% 14.4% Divorced 8.0% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.6% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 128 16.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 369 47.4% High school 154 19.8% College / grad school 127 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Public administration
2.1%
Professional & management
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 9.5% Sales & office 20.9% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 33.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.7% Government 7.4% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.1% Carpool 10.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
75.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.1% Retirement income 29.9% Supplemental Security 15.2% Cash public assistance 6.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 33.6% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.2% Depression 25.7% Fair or poor health 22.2% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 56.1% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 475 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 9.0% 18–64 years 19.0% 65 and over 36.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.8% Public insurance 42.9% No insurance 5.1% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,744 93.7% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,077 99.2% Born in same state 6,076 99.2% Born in different state 5,313 86.7% Foreign born 1 0.0% Naturalized citizen 50 0.8% Not a US citizen 45 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 951 15.5% Arab 857 14%
Ancestry Count % Italian 607 9.9% English 7 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.0% Internet access 87.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35042
What city is ZIP code 35042 in?
ZIP code 35042 is primarily assigned to Centreville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35042 in?
ZIP code 35042 falls within Bibb County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 35042 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 35042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35042?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35042?
The median home value in ZIP code 35042 is $128,300.
Does ZIP code 35042 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 35042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 35042 in?
ZIP code 35042 observes the CST timezone.
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