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Fayette County
Bankston, AL
35542
35542 ZIP Code — Bankston, AL
Fayette County, Alabama
ZIP code 35542 is located in
Bankston ,
Alabama ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 58.31 square miles and serves a population of
819 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35542
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $32,356. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 35542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
819
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
58.31 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
33.7100
Longitude
-87.6829
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.8%
53.6%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
11.7%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$32,356
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 169 20.6% 18 and over 650 79.4% 65 and over 210 25.6% Median age 50.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 758 89.7% Two or more races 41 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 26 3.1% Other race 20 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.8%
53.6%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
11.7%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.6% $10k–$15k 10.7% $15k–$25k 14.2% $25k–$35k 12.6% $35k–$50k 5.4% $50k–$75k 10.7% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 1.9% Median income $32,356
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $87,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.9% Renter occupied 5.1% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 53.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 45.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 36.0% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 3.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 70.3% 4 bedrooms 5.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 31.1% 2 vehicles 39.7% 3 or more 25.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.7% Electricity 58.2% Propane / LP gas 33.2% Fuel oil 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 189 50.7% Cohabiting couple 7 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 89 23.9% Female householder, no spouse 88 23.6% Households with children under 18 90 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 170 45.6% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.7% 0.0% Married 71.0% 66.4% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.3% 18.9% Divorced 15.9% 14.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.1%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.9% Kindergarten 10 4.8% Elementary school 76 36.7% High school 13 6.3% College / grad school 104 50.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.9% Service 17.6% Sales & office 8.6% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 48.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.5% Government 14.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.9% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.8%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.3% Retirement income 35.4% Supplemental Security 11.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 35.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 29.0% Fair or poor health 22.1% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 16.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 99 15.2%
Disability % Any disability 26.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 31.6% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.4% Public insurance 52.0% No insurance 13.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 749 91.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 819 100.0% Born in same state 819 100.0% Born in different state 652 79.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 149 18.2% French 43 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 34 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.5% Internet access 79.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35542
What city is ZIP code 35542 in?
ZIP code 35542 is primarily assigned to Bankston, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35542 in?
ZIP code 35542 falls within Fayette County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35542?
39% of residents in ZIP code 35542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 35542 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 35542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 35542 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 35542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 35542 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 35542 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 35542 in?
ZIP code 35542 observes the CST timezone.
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