35549 ZIP Code — Carbon Hill, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35549 is located in Carbon Hill, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 114.33 square miles and serves a population of 3,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35549

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 $59,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,061. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,128

population

114.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carbon Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35587 Townley (6 mi) 35554 Eldridge (9.7 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (10.4 mi) 35542 Bankston (12.1 mi) 35501 Jasper (14.3 mi) 35503 Jasper (14.6 mi) 35546 Berry (14.7 mi) 35575 Lynn (15 mi) 35579 Oakman (16.3 mi) 35594 Winfield (16.5 mi) 35580 Parrish (17.9 mi) 35548 Brilliant (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,128
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	114.33 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	33.8323
Longitude	-87.5312
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,128

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$43,061

Median household income

$22,844

Per capita income

$59,600

Median home value

$534

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,518

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

114

10–14

125

15–19

125

20–24

138

25–34

148

35–44

164

209

45–54

231

114

55–59

126

185

60–64

204

178

65–74

197

154

75–84

169

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	562	18.0%
18 and over	2,566	82.0%
65 and over	715	22.9%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,808	87%
Black or African American	190	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	98	3%
Two or more races	78	2.4%
Other race	47	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$43,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 47.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,600
Median rent / month	$534
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	52.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	33.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.2%
Electricity	79.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	51	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	217	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	501	36.9%
Households with children under 18	420	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	651	47.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	14.4%
Married	46.7%	41.8%
Separated	2.5%	3.7%
Widowed	2.0%	18.9%
Divorced	20.2%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.6%
Kindergarten	20	3.5%
Elementary school	321	56.5%
High school	104	18.3%
College / grad school	114	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	67.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,031	96.9%
Spanish	16	0.5%
Other Indo-European	16	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,096	99.0%
Born in same state	3,096	99.0%
Born in different state	2,643	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	9.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	626	20%
Arab	561	17.9%
Italian	414	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.7%
Irish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35549

What city is ZIP code 35549 in?

ZIP code 35549 is primarily assigned to Carbon Hill, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35549 in?

ZIP code 35549 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35549?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35549 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 35549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35549?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35549?

The median home value in ZIP code 35549 is $59,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 35549 in?

ZIP code 35549 observes the CST timezone.