35172 ZIP Code — Trafford, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35172 is located in Trafford, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 29.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35172

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $43,125. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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 35172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,842

population

29.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35172

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City	Status
Trafford	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,842
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	29.44 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.8546
Longitude	-86.6971
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,842

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$43,125

Median household income

$23,970

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

$799

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

973

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

124

15–19

20–24

310

25–34

227

133

35–44

268

45–54

196

135

55–59

127

60–64

156

65–74

114

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	19.5%
18 and over	2,287	80.5%
65 and over	393	13.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 6.3%

Black or African American 4.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,423	79.9%
Hispanic or Latino	192	6.3%
Other race	192	6.3%
Black or African American	141	4.6%
Two or more races	65	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$43,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$799
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	76.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	543	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	219	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	287	26.8%
Households with children under 18	267	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	287	26.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	21.3%
Married	38.7%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	1.3%	13.3%
Divorced	14.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 52.4%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	11.7%
Kindergarten	52	10.3%
Elementary school	215	42.7%
High school	132	26.2%
College / grad school	45	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Retail trade 20.7%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Construction 9.6%

Wholesale trade 9.5%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.0%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 47.6%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 52.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,707	95.2%
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)	2,786	98.0%
Born in same state	2,786	98.0%
Born in different state	2,437	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	2.0%
Not a US citizen	2	3.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	525	18.5%
Arab	370	13%
French	276	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35172

What city is ZIP code 35172 in?

ZIP code 35172 is primarily assigned to Trafford, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35172 in?

ZIP code 35172 falls within Blount County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35172?

5% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 35172?

22% of residents in ZIP code 35172 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35172?

The median home value in ZIP code 35172 is $97,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35172?

The median household income in ZIP code 35172 is $43,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35172 in?

ZIP code 35172 observes the CST timezone.