35582 ZIP Code — Red Bay, AL

Franklin County, Alabama

ZIP code 35582 is located in Red Bay, Alabama, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 90.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35582

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $37,991. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35582 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,518

population

90.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35582 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35582

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35582. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35593 Vina (6.7 mi) 35571 Hodges (9.4 mi) 38847 Golden (10.6 mi) 38827 Belmont (11.7 mi) 35653 Russellville (12 mi) 38838 Dennis (12.5 mi) 35585 Spruce Pine (13 mi) 38873 Tishomingo (17.8 mi) 35564 Hackleburg (18 mi) 38876 Tremont (19 mi) 35581 Phil Campbell (19.3 mi) 35570 Hamilton (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,518
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	90.71 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.4514
Longitude	-88.0620
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,518

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$37,991

Median household income

$26,326

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$489

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,696

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

167

187

5–9

191

10–14

15–19

20–24

353

25–34

362

194

35–44

199

418

45–54

429

172

55–59

177

60–64

185

65–74

189

165

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	953	21.1%
18 and over	3,565	78.9%
65 and over	851	18.8%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,199	91.2%
Two or more races	198	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	84	1.8%
Other race	80	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.4%
Black or African American	15	0.3%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 17.5%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	17.5%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$37,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$489
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	714	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	150	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	368	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	695	36.1%
Households with children under 18	426	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	620	32.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	26.6%
Married	45.8%	35.7%
Separated	5.8%	1.9%
Widowed	2.4%	16.0%
Divorced	18.6%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.0%
Kindergarten	93	12.0%
Elementary school	331	42.5%
High school	163	21.0%
College / grad school	152	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.9%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Construction 4.8%

Professional & management 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 57.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,188	92.7%
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)	4,492	99.4%
Born in same state	4,386	97.1%
Born in different state	2,448	54.2%
Foreign born	106	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	23.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,689	37.4%
French	583	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	297	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35582

What city is ZIP code 35582 in?

ZIP code 35582 is primarily assigned to Red Bay, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35582 in?

ZIP code 35582 falls within Franklin County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35582?

23% of residents in ZIP code 35582 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35582 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35582 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35582?

The median home value in ZIP code 35582 is $102,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35582?

The median household income in ZIP code 35582 is $37,991, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35582 in?

ZIP code 35582 observes the CST timezone.