35031 ZIP Code — Blountsville, AL

Blount County, Alabama

ZIP code 35031 is located in Blountsville, Alabama, within Blount County. It covers approximately 130.33 square miles and serves a population of 7,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35031

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,274

population

130.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blountsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35083 Holly Pond (5 mi) 35049 Cleveland (10.4 mi) 35055 Cullman (10.8 mi) 35980 Horton (11.2 mi) 35087 Joppa (13.1 mi) 35058 Cullman (13.5 mi) 35019 Baileyton (13.6 mi) 35121 Oneonta (13.9 mi) 35016 Arab (14.6 mi) 35097 Locust Fork (15.6 mi) 35952 Altoona (16.6 mi) 35077 Hanceville (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,274
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	130.33 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	34.1179
Longitude	-86.5621
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,274

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$55,583

Median household income

$30,484

Per capita income

$131,600

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

2,529

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

172

297

5–9

280

214

10–14

202

236

15–19

222

237

20–24

224

509

25–34

479

527

35–44

496

537

45–54

506

154

55–59

145

356

60–64

336

250

65–74

235

216

75–84

203

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,524	21.0%
18 and over	5,750	79.0%
65 and over	962	13.2%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,408	84.7%
Two or more races	492	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	291	3.8%
Other race	163	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	1.4%
Black or African American	89	1.2%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$55,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,600
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.1%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	3.7%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,250	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	227	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	493	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	643	24.6%
Households with children under 18	764	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	761	29.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	21.3%
Married	47.5%	48.3%
Separated	2.9%	0.9%
Widowed	2.3%	16.6%
Divorced	12.9%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	58	3.8%
Elementary school	849	56.3%
High school	208	13.8%
College / grad school	394	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Professional & management 14.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 2.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 25.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	416	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,919	95.1%
Spanish	151	2.2%
Other Indo-European	134	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,982	96.0%
Born in same state	6,947	95.5%
Born in different state	5,584	76.8%
Foreign born	35	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	292	4.0%
Not a US citizen	112	38.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,476	20.3%
French	920	12.6%
Italian	840	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	109	1.5%
Polish	17	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35031

What city is ZIP code 35031 in?

ZIP code 35031 is primarily assigned to Blountsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35031 in?

ZIP code 35031 falls within Blount County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35031?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35031 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 35031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35031?

The median home value in ZIP code 35031 is $131,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 35031?

ZIP code 35031 has an estimated population of 7,274 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35031 in?

ZIP code 35031 observes the CST timezone.