35544 ZIP Code — Beaverton, AL

Lamar County, Alabama

ZIP code 35544 is located in Beaverton, Alabama, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 77.16 square miles and serves a population of 991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35544

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,270. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

991

population

77.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35552 Detroit (8.2 mi) 35563 Guin (8.3 mi) 35586 Sulligent (8.6 mi) 35592 Vernon (13.9 mi) 38848 Greenwood Springs (14.5 mi) 35594 Winfield (14.6 mi) 38844 Gattman (14.7 mi) 35570 Hamilton (16.1 mi) 35548 Brilliant (17.7 mi) 38870 Smithville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	991
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	77.16 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.9511
Longitude	-88.0379
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.4%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

991

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$51,270

Median household income

$29,749

Per capita income

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

138

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	5.0%
18 and over	941	95.0%
65 and over	280	28.3%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	970	97.9%
Black or African American	15	1.5%
Two or more races	4	0.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.4%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 34.2%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	34.2%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
Median income	$51,270

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.3%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.9%
2010–2019	22.4%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	81.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	35.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	32	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	86	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	89	21.9%
Households with children under 18	25	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	36.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	7.1%
Married	62.1%	42.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.5%
Divorced	12.6%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	19.9%
High school	6	3.8%
College / grad school	119	76.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 41.2%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 6.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Retail trade 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 12.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	76.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	980	98.9%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	986	99.5%
Born in same state	986	99.5%
Born in different state	680	68.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	10.8%
Arab	82	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	1.8%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35544

What city is ZIP code 35544 in?

ZIP code 35544 is primarily assigned to Beaverton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35544 in?

ZIP code 35544 falls within Lamar County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35544 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 35544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35544 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 35544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35544?

Health data for ZIP code 35544 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 35544?

ZIP code 35544 has an estimated population of 991 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35544 in?

ZIP code 35544 observes the CST timezone.