35541 ZIP Code — Arley, AL

Winston County, Alabama

ZIP code 35541 is located in Arley, Alabama, within Winston County. It covers approximately 66.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,111) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 34 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,141

population

66.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35053 Crane Hill (7.9 mi) 35540 Addison (8.6 mi) 35540 Addison (8.6 mi) 35098 Logan (8.8 mi) 35572 Houston (9.9 mi) 35057 Cullman (11.4 mi) 35504 Jasper (12 mi) 35553 Double Springs (12.2 mi) 35503 Jasper (12.3 mi) 35033 Bremen (13.5 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (18.7 mi) 35179 Vinemont (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,141
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	66.37 sq mi
Water area	7.47 sq mi
Latitude	34.0788
Longitude	-87.1847
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	51.3%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,141

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$42,111

Median household income

$28,308

Per capita income

$164,300

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

2,332

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

166

5–9

10–14

120

15–19

118

128

20–24

125

280

25–34

276

168

35–44

165

265

45–54

260

196

55–59

193

156

60–64

154

276

65–74

272

150

75–84

148

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	829	20.0%
18 and over	3,312	80.0%
65 and over	907	21.9%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,811	87.2%
Two or more races	301	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	229	5.2%
Asian	26	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$42,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 23.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,300
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	839	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	103	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	254	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	359	23.1%
Households with children under 18	393	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	643	41.4%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	24.8%
Married	55.8%	47.9%
Separated	0.1%	3.5%
Widowed	4.3%	7.5%
Divorced	6.7%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	4.7%
Kindergarten	58	9.7%
Elementary school	218	36.3%
High school	186	31.0%
College / grad school	110	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Construction 16.5%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 58.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	366	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,807	91.9%
Spanish	22	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	20	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,098	99.0%
Born in same state	4,089	98.7%
Born in different state	2,869	69.3%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	41.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,359	32.8%
Italian	643	15.5%
French	517	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.9%
Irish	10	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35541

What city is ZIP code 35541 in?

ZIP code 35541 is primarily assigned to Arley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35541 in?

ZIP code 35541 falls within Winston County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35541?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35541 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35541 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35541 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35541 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35541 in?

ZIP code 35541 observes the CST timezone.