35540 ZIP Code — Addison, AL

Winston County, Alabama

ZIP code 35540 is located in Addison, Alabama, within Winston County. It covers approximately 70.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35540

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 $106,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,230. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 35540 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

2,228

population

70.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Addison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35572 Houston (5.7 mi) 35572 Houston (5.7 mi) 35541 Arley (8.6 mi) 35541 Arley (8.6 mi) 35553 Double Springs (10.7 mi) 35553 Double Springs (10.7 mi) 35098 Logan (10.9 mi) 35098 Logan (10.9 mi) 35057 Cullman (14 mi) 35057 Cullman (14 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (14 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,228
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	70.36 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	34.2027
Longitude	-87.2048
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,228

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$47,230

Median household income

$25,211

Per capita income

$106,200

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

930

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

131

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

153

35–44

146

199

45–54

190

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	629	28.2%
18 and over	1,599	71.8%
65 and over	259	11.6%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,190	98.2%
Two or more races	38	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$47,230

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,200
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	77.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	149	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	186	20.8%
Households with children under 18	324	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	22.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	13.9%
Married	62.7%	69.8%
Separated	2.0%	3.2%
Widowed	1.0%	7.7%
Divorced	17.4%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	9.3%
Kindergarten	40	8.9%
Elementary school	218	48.4%
High school	105	23.3%
College / grad school	45	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 80.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,960	88.0%
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)	2,189	98.2%
Born in same state	2,178	97.8%
Born in different state	1,951	87.6%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	39	1.8%
Not a US citizen	14	35.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	423	19%
Italian	292	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	251	11.3%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35540

What city is ZIP code 35540 in?

ZIP code 35540 is primarily assigned to Addison, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35540 in?

ZIP code 35540 falls within Winston County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35540?

12% 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 35540?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35540 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35540 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35540?

The median home value in ZIP code 35540 is $106,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35540 in?

ZIP code 35540 observes the CST timezone.