35010 ZIP Code — Alexander City, AL

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35010 is located in Alexander City, Alabama, within Tallapoosa County. It covers approximately 222.71 square miles and serves a population of 20,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35010

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $46,730. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 35010 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,406

population

222.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexander City	Acceptable
Alexander City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36861 Jacksons Gap (5.5 mi) 35089 Kellyton (8.1 mi) 36853 Dadeville (10.8 mi) 36026 Equality (13.3 mi) 36256 Daviston (15.2 mi) 35072 Goodwater (15.6 mi) 36850 Camp Hill (15.9 mi) 36024 Eclectic (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,406
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	222.71 sq mi
Water area	28.76 sq mi
Latitude	32.9011
Longitude	-85.9178
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	54.7%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,406

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$46,730

Median household income

$28,009

Per capita income

$120,000

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

8,159

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

664

Under 5

670

695

5–9

701

601

10–14

606

614

15–19

619

487

20–24

490

1,246

25–34

1,256

975

35–44

982

1,331

45–54

1,342

782

55–59

789

720

60–64

726

1,198

65–74

1,207

619

75–84

623

231

85+

232

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,510	22.1%
18 and over	15,896	77.9%
65 and over	4,110	20.1%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.3%

Black or African American 30.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,799	60.3%
Black or African American	6,444	30.4%
Hispanic or Latino	812	3.8%
Two or more races	615	2.9%
Other race	420	2%
Asian	107	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$46,730

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,000
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.7%
Electricity	72.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,270	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	278	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,633	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,968	36.4%
Households with children under 18	2,413	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,826	34.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	27.7%
Married	44.7%	43.4%
Separated	1.9%	2.7%
Widowed	5.5%	12.5%
Divorced	13.6%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	367	9.3%
Kindergarten	350	8.9%
Elementary school	1,748	44.4%
High school	782	19.8%
College / grad school	693	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,166	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,072	93.5%
Spanish	390	2.0%
Other Indo-European	390	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,927	97.7%
Born in same state	19,909	97.6%
Born in different state	16,916	82.9%
Foreign born	18	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	479	2.3%
Not a US citizen	145	30.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,985	9.7%
French	1,651	8.1%
Italian	1,604	7.9%
Irish	43	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	0.1%
English	11	0.1%
Polish	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35010

What city is ZIP code 35010 in?

ZIP code 35010 is primarily assigned to Alexander City, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35010 in?

ZIP code 35010 falls within Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35010?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35010 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35010 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 35010 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35010?

The median home value in ZIP code 35010 is $120,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35010?

The median household income in ZIP code 35010 is $46,730, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35010 in?

ZIP code 35010 observes the CST timezone.