35764 ZIP Code — Paint Rock, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35764 is located in Paint Rock, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 28.26 square miles and serves a population of 523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35764

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,061) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 35764 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

523
population
28.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35764 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35764

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City Status
Paint Rock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35748 Gurley (4.7 mi) 35776 Woodville (5.4 mi) 35751 Hollytree (8.3 mi) 35741 Brownsboro (9.2 mi) 35763 Owens Cross Roads (9.7 mi) 35760 New Hope (11.1 mi) 35766 Princeton (12.5 mi) 35747 Grant (13.1 mi) 35811 Huntsville (13.6 mi) 35801 Huntsville (13.7 mi) 35768 Scottsboro (13.9 mi) 35802 Huntsville (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 523
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 28.26 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 34.6972
Longitude -86.3096
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 60.0% 55.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 28.9% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 2.5% 13.7% 18.0%
Over $200k 13.5% 1.9% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

523
Population
19
People per sq mi
64.2
Median age
$41,061
Median household income
$52,005
Per capita income
$78,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
268
Housing units
2.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
6
12
5–9
9
2
10–14
1
8
15–19
6
27
20–24
20
8
25–34
7
16
35–44
13
11
45–54
8
12
55–59
10
62
60–64
48
102
65–74
78
27
75–84
21
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18397.5%
18 and over48492.5%
65 and over22943.8%
Median age64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%
Two or more races 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White51197.7%
Two or more races71.3%
Asian40.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.0% 55.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 28.9% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 2.5% 13.7% 18.0%
Over $200k 13.5% 1.9% 4.4%
Under $10k 0.4%
$10k–$15k 21.4%
$15k–$25k 3.0%
$25k–$35k 14.1%
$35k–$50k 21.4%
$50k–$75k 10.7%
$75k–$100k 4.7%
$100k–$150k 5.6%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 17.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.4%
$10k–$15k21.4%
$15k–$25k3.0%
$25k–$35k14.1%
$35k–$50k21.4%
$50k–$75k10.7%
$75k–$100k4.7%
$100k–$150k5.6%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+17.5%
Median income$41,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%
$50k–$100k 41.8%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$150k–$200k 1.9%
$200k–$300k 3.8%
$300k–$500k 22.1%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$78,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.9%
Renter occupied11.1%
Vacant20.4%
Single-family detached63.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.4%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.6%
2000–20092.4%
1990–199920.1%
1980–198916.3%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19697.1%
1950–19596.5%
1940–194912.2%
1939 or earlier10.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms27.6%
3 bedrooms50.7%
4 bedrooms18.0%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.4%
1 vehicle21.4%
2 vehicles58.1%
3 or more11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.9%
Electricity56.8%
Propane / LP gas28.2%
Wood14.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10344.0%
Cohabiting couple52.1%
Male householder, no spouse6527.8%
Female householder, no spouse6126.1%
Households with children under 18177.3%
Households with seniors (65+)18779.9%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.9%9.7%
Married41.0%50.2%
Separated1.4%8.2%
Widowed1.1%28.5%
Divorced44.6%3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.6%
Some HS, no diploma 17.0%
HS graduate 54.2%
Some college, no degree 6.6%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 1.4%
Graduate / professional 0.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher71.5%
Bachelor's or higher2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool27.1%
Kindergarten13.6%
Elementary school1553.6%
High school13.6%
College / grad school932.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.6%
Agriculture & mining 25.4%
Retail trade 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%
Construction 6.2%
Education & healthcare 5.7%
Professional & management 4.3%
Other services 2.4%
Public administration 2.4%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.5%
Service14.4%
Sales & office6.7%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation38.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.5%
Government2.9%
Self-employed29.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.1%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.8%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)38.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 11.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security79.9%
Retirement income47.4%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP17.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure44.6%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis34.8%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.2%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.1%
Depression29.0%
Fair or poor health23.4%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health14.8%
No health insurance16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist56.7%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss18.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4910.2%
Disability%
Any disability25.6%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years23.0%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.7%
Public insurance63.3%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50997.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)51999.2%
Born in same state51899.0%
Born in different state44484.9%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen40.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French499.4%
Arab387.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian142.7%
Irish10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access76.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35764

What city is ZIP code 35764 in?

ZIP code 35764 is primarily assigned to Paint Rock, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35764 in?

ZIP code 35764 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35764 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 35764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35764 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 35764 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35764?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35764 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 35764 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35764 in?

ZIP code 35764 observes the CST timezone.

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