35952 ZIP Code — Altoona, AL

Etowah County, Alabama

ZIP code 35952 is located in Altoona, Alabama, within Etowah County. It covers approximately 109.45 square miles and serves a population of 8,948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35952

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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,002. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35952 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,948

population

109.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altoona	Acceptable
Altoona	Acceptable
Altoona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35972 Gallant (4.6 mi) 35987 Steele (9 mi) 35980 Horton (9.9 mi) 35956 Boaz (10.2 mi) 35121 Oneonta (10.9 mi) 35957 Boaz (11 mi) 35954 Attalla (13.3 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (13.6 mi) 35950 Albertville (14.3 mi) 35953 Ashville (16.3 mi) 35031 Blountsville (16.6 mi) 35904 Gadsden (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,948
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	109.45 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	34.0456
Longitude	-86.2860
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	61.7%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,948

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$46,002

Median household income

$23,623

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

3,152

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

251

316

5–9

284

249

10–14

223

251

15–19

224

239

20–24

215

608

25–34

544

572

35–44

512

605

45–54

543

403

55–59

362

405

60–64

363

487

65–74

437

234

75–84

209

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,923	21.5%
18 and over	7,025	78.5%
65 and over	1,499	16.8%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,316	88.3%
Hispanic or Latino	465	4.9%
Other race	455	4.8%
Two or more races	108	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.4%
Black or African American	23	0.2%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	54.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$46,002

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	75.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,956	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	92	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	684	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	647	19.1%
Households with children under 18	1,012	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,040	30.8%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	18.1%
Married	52.2%	56.7%
Separated	1.5%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	10.7%
Divorced	17.3%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	4.2%
Kindergarten	87	4.9%
Elementary school	805	45.3%
High school	456	25.7%
College / grad school	354	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.6%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Construction 16.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	361	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,417	94.1%
Spanish	547	6.5%
Other Indo-European	543	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,241	92.1%
Born in same state	8,224	91.9%
Born in different state	6,602	73.8%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	707	7.9%
Not a US citizen	255	36.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,526	17.1%
French	841	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	578	6.5%
English	110	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35952

What city is ZIP code 35952 in?

ZIP code 35952 is primarily assigned to Altoona, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35952 in?

ZIP code 35952 falls within Etowah County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35952?

11% 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 35952?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35952?

The median home value in ZIP code 35952 is $123,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35952?

The median household income in ZIP code 35952 is $46,002, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35952 in?

ZIP code 35952 observes the CST timezone.