35442 ZIP Code — Aliceville, AL

Pickens County, Alabama

ZIP code 35442 is located in Aliceville, Alabama, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 267.37 square miles and serves a population of 5,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35442

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $30,509. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,450

population

267.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aliceville	Acceptable
Aliceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35462 Eutaw (11.1 mi) 35459 Emelle (14.7 mi) 35464 Gainesville (14.8 mi) 35447 Carrollton (17.3 mi) 35443 Boligee (18.9 mi) 35460 Epes (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,450
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	267.37 sq mi
Water area	5.43 sq mi
Latitude	33.0120
Longitude	-88.1837
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	64.8%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,450

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$30,509

Median household income

$18,752

Per capita income

$113,000

Median home value

$601

Median monthly rent

54.0%

Home ownership

36.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

1,310

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

162

127

5–9

227

120

10–14

215

15–19

100

20–24

150

316

25–34

567

367

35–44

658

238

45–54

427

104

55–59

188

143

60–64

256

150

65–74

270

75–84

178

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,046	19.2%
18 and over	4,404	80.8%
65 and over	855	15.7%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.7%

White 35.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,358	60.7%
White	1,947	35.2%
Hispanic or Latino	85	1.5%
Two or more races	78	1.4%
Other race	39	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 13.6%

$15k–$25k 23.6%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	13.6%
$15k–$25k	23.6%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$30,509

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,000
Median rent / month	$601
Owner occupied	54.0%
Renter occupied	46.0%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	31.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	45.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	72	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	286	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	711	42.7%
Households with children under 18	442	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	520	31.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	37.4%
Married	41.8%	28.7%
Separated	5.5%	8.5%
Widowed	2.7%	10.1%
Divorced	11.6%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	4.7%
Kindergarten	111	10.2%
Elementary school	519	47.7%
High school	212	19.5%
College / grad school	195	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 3.4%

Other services 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	5.1%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 36.9%

Under 18 years 62.6%

18 and over 27.9%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 62.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.6%
High blood pressure	55.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	30.6%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	27.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	24.4%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,197	95.4%
Spanish	357	6.9%
Other Indo-European	327	6.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,870	89.4%
Born in same state	4,834	88.7%
Born in different state	3,406	62.5%
Foreign born	36	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	580	10.6%
Not a US citizen	65	11.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	319	5.9%
French	114	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	1.4%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35442

What city is ZIP code 35442 in?

ZIP code 35442 is primarily assigned to Aliceville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35442 in?

ZIP code 35442 falls within Pickens County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35442?

37% of residents in ZIP code 35442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35442?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35442?

Health data for ZIP code 35442 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 35442 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35442 in?

ZIP code 35442 observes the CST timezone.