35151 ZIP Code — Sylacauga, AL

Talladega County, Alabama

ZIP code 35151 is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, within Talladega County. It covers approximately 148.36 square miles and serves a population of 7,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35151

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 $146,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,489. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35151 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,289

population

148.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35151 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35151

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35151. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sylacauga	Acceptable
Sylacauga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35183 Weogufka (10.2 mi) 35183 Weogufka (10.2 mi) 35150 Sylacauga (10.3 mi) 35150 Sylacauga (10.3 mi) 35143 Shelby (11.3 mi) 35143 Shelby (11.3 mi) 35044 Childersburg (13 mi) 35044 Childersburg (13 mi) 35136 Rockford (13.5 mi) 35136 Rockford (13.5 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (15.6 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,289
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	148.36 sq mi
Water area	6.78 sq mi
Latitude	33.0767
Longitude	-86.3537
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	42.8%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,289

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$59,489

Median household income

$32,625

Per capita income

$146,300

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

3,201

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

154

170

5–9

177

271

10–14

280

207

15–19

214

20–24

313

25–34

323

535

35–44

554

423

45–54

438

380

55–59

394

356

60–64

368

427

65–74

442

214

75–84

221

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,452	19.9%
18 and over	5,837	80.1%
65 and over	1,399	19.2%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Black or African American 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	6,271	83%
Black or African American	618	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	266	3.5%
Other race	169	2.2%
Two or more races	167	2.2%
Asian	64	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$59,489

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,300
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	66.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,928	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	95	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	301	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	590	20.2%
Households with children under 18	877	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,007	34.6%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	13.9%
Married	67.1%	62.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%
Widowed	3.0%	13.8%
Divorced	6.9%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.5%
Kindergarten	18	1.2%
Elementary school	814	55.9%
High school	309	21.2%
College / grad school	250	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	621	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,987	95.9%
Spanish	154	2.2%
Other Indo-European	112	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	42	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,010	96.2%
Born in same state	6,968	95.6%
Born in different state	5,847	80.2%
Foreign born	42	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	279	3.8%
Not a US citizen	110	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,474	20.2%
Arab	1,293	17.7%
Italian	691	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	1%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35151

What city is ZIP code 35151 in?

ZIP code 35151 is primarily assigned to Sylacauga, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35151 in?

ZIP code 35151 falls within Talladega County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35151 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 35151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35151 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 35151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35151 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35151 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35151?

The median home value in ZIP code 35151 is $146,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35151 in?

ZIP code 35151 observes the CST timezone.