35614 ZIP Code — Athens, AL

Limestone County, Alabama

ZIP code 35614 is located in Athens, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 64.54 square miles and serves a population of 6,753 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35614

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 $170,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,415) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 35614 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,753

population

64.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35614 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35614

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35614. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35620 Elkmont (5.4 mi) 35611 Athens (8.5 mi) 35613 Athens (11 mi) 35610 Anderson (11.3 mi) 38473 Minor Hill (11.5 mi) 38477 Prospect (12.8 mi) 35652 Rogersville (12.8 mi) 35671 Tanner (15.7 mi) 38460 Goodspring (16.4 mi) 38457 Five Points (16.7 mi) 38449 Ardmore (17.1 mi) 35648 Lexington (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,753
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	64.54 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	34.8829
Longitude	-87.0601
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	51.9%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	5.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,753

Population

105

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$56,415

Median household income

$32,770

Per capita income

$170,900

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

2,462

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

209

Under 5

178

234

5–9

199

361

10–14

307

287

15–19

243

150

20–24

127

373

25–34

317

413

35–44

350

450

45–54

383

216

55–59

183

245

60–64

209

455

65–74

386

161

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,870	27.7%
18 and over	4,883	72.3%
65 and over	1,319	19.5%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,627	79.3%
Hispanic or Latino	346	4.9%
Other race	346	4.9%
Two or more races	336	4.7%
Black or African American	277	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	135	1.9%
Asian	32	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	5.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$56,415

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,900
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	81.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,268	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	157	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	636	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	406	16.5%
Households with children under 18	759	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	945	38.3%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	20.6%
Married	46.0%	54.8%
Separated	0.9%	4.2%
Widowed	4.8%	12.3%
Divorced	24.5%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	6.5%
Kindergarten	36	2.9%
Elementary school	607	48.9%
High school	336	27.1%
College / grad school	181	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Professional & management 6.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 31.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	446	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,366	94.3%
Spanish	169	2.7%
Other Indo-European	144	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,513	96.4%
Born in same state	6,513	96.4%
Born in different state	4,944	73.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	240	3.6%
Not a US citizen	140	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	734	10.9%
Arab	694	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	667	9.9%
English	80	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35614

What city is ZIP code 35614 in?

ZIP code 35614 is primarily assigned to Athens, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35614 in?

ZIP code 35614 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35614 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35614 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35614?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35614 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35614 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 35614 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35614?

The median home value in ZIP code 35614 is $170,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 35614 in?

ZIP code 35614 observes the CST timezone.