35171 ZIP Code — Thorsby, AL

Chilton County, Alabama

ZIP code 35171 is located in Thorsby, Alabama, within Chilton County. It covers approximately 34.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35171

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,651. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 35171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,642

population

34.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorsby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35085 Jemison (6.3 mi) 35045 Clanton (6.4 mi) 36792 Randolph (8.7 mi) 36750 Maplesville (9.2 mi) 35046 Clanton (11.3 mi) 36793 Lawley (14.8 mi) 35040 Calera (15.4 mi) 36790 Stanton (15.8 mi) 36091 Verbena (17 mi) 35115 Montevallo (17.3 mi) 35143 Shelby (17.7 mi) 35035 Brierfield (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,642
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	34.27 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.8895
Longitude	-86.7498
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,642

Population

106

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$66,651

Median household income

$28,051

Per capita income

$177,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,117

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

103

5–9

125

10–14

120

109

15–19

105

20–24

166

25–34

160

317

35–44

305

221

45–54

213

187

55–59

181

156

60–64

150

203

65–74

195

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	732	20.1%
18 and over	2,910	79.9%
65 and over	582	16.0%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Black or African American 3.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 3.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,242	84.3%
Hispanic or Latino	202	5.3%
Black or African American	136	3.5%
Two or more races	126	3.3%
Other race	123	3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$66,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	24.6%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	83.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	240	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	314	23.6%
Households with children under 18	340	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	434	32.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	20.2%
Married	49.7%	54.7%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%
Widowed	6.2%	13.4%
Divorced	8.6%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	5.3%
Kindergarten	61	10.8%
Elementary school	219	38.8%
High school	180	31.9%
College / grad school	75	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Other services 6.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Information 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	33.8%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,432	94.2%
Spanish	62	1.8%
Other Indo-European	62	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,590	98.6%
Born in same state	3,576	98.2%
Born in different state	2,849	78.2%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.4%
Not a US citizen	6	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	467	12.8%
Arab	360	9.9%
Italian	250	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	0.6%
German	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35171

What city is ZIP code 35171 in?

ZIP code 35171 is primarily assigned to Thorsby, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35171 in?

ZIP code 35171 falls within Chilton County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35171?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35171 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35171?

The median home value in ZIP code 35171 is $177,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 35171?

ZIP code 35171 has an estimated population of 3,642 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35171 in?

ZIP code 35171 observes the CST timezone.