35610 ZIP Code — Anderson, AL

Lauderdale County, Alabama

ZIP code 35610 is located in Anderson, Alabama, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 42.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35610

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,150. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35610 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,739

population

42.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38457 Five Points (7 mi) 35648 Lexington (7.2 mi) 35652 Rogersville (7.3 mi) 38473 Minor Hill (8.9 mi) 35614 Athens (11.3 mi) 38460 Goodspring (12.6 mi) 38468 Leoma (13.9 mi) 35611 Athens (14.3 mi) 38469 Loretto (14.6 mi) 35645 Killen (14.7 mi) 38481 Saint Joseph (15.1 mi) 35620 Elkmont (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,739
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	42.60 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.9392
Longitude	-87.2468
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	55.9%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	30.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,739

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$66,150

Median household income

$35,194

Per capita income

$125,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

150

20–24

156

25–34

35–44

194

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

197

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	190	10.9%
18 and over	1,549	89.1%
65 and over	412	23.7%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,652	95%
Two or more races	58	3.3%
Asian	24	1.4%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	30.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$66,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	64.2%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	110	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	124	18.4%
Households with children under 18	147	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	40.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	7.6%
Married	43.9%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	2.1%	11.6%
Divorced	11.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	27.8%
High school	57	22.0%
College / grad school	97	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.3%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Retail trade 11.7%

Public administration 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	38.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	32.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.9

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,652	95.0%
Spanish	23	1.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,693	97.4%
Born in same state	1,625	93.4%
Born in different state	1,329	76.4%
Foreign born	68	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	46	2.6%
Not a US citizen	23	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	294	16.9%
Italian	184	10.6%
French	151	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	2.1%
Irish	21	1.2%
English	17	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35610

What city is ZIP code 35610 in?

ZIP code 35610 is primarily assigned to Anderson, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35610 in?

ZIP code 35610 falls within Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35610 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 35610 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35610 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35610?

The median home value in ZIP code 35610 is $125,700.

Does ZIP code 35610 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 35610 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35610 in?

ZIP code 35610 observes the CST timezone.