35447 ZIP Code — Carrollton, AL

Pickens County, Alabama

ZIP code 35447 is located in Carrollton, Alabama, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 141.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35447

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 $137,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,184. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 35447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,025

population

141.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrollton	Acceptable
Carrollton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35461 Ethelsville (10.7 mi) 35481 Reform (12 mi) 35466 Gordo (12.7 mi) 35442 Aliceville (17.3 mi) 39702 Columbus (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,025
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	141.09 sq mi
Water area	3.65 sq mi
Latitude	33.2590
Longitude	-88.1329
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	67.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,025

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$40,184

Median household income

$28,462

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

$596

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

1,403

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

100

205

25–34

183

227

35–44

202

123

45–54

109

116

55–59

103

193

60–64

172

222

65–74

197

132

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	416	13.8%
18 and over	2,609	86.2%
65 and over	738	24.4%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.6%

Black or African American 39.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,689	54.6%
Black or African American	1,225	39.6%
Hispanic or Latino	69	2.2%
Other race	69	2.2%
Two or more races	28	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$40,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$596
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.2%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	111	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	301	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	400	31.3%
Households with children under 18	191	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	554	43.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	27.2%
Married	42.3%	42.2%
Separated	1.0%	2.7%
Widowed	4.9%	15.9%
Divorced	15.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	9.3%
Kindergarten	4	1.0%
Elementary school	193	47.1%
High school	55	13.4%
College / grad school	120	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 25.8%

Retail trade 15.3%

Public administration 6.9%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	48.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	236	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	60.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,891	95.6%
Spanish	99	3.4%
Other Indo-European	97	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,922	96.6%
Born in same state	2,892	95.6%
Born in different state	2,221	73.4%
Foreign born	30	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	3.4%
Not a US citizen	3	2.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	537	17.8%
Italian	119	3.9%
French	118	3.9%
Polish	5	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	0.1%
German	3	0.1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35447

What city is ZIP code 35447 in?

ZIP code 35447 is primarily assigned to Carrollton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35447 in?

ZIP code 35447 falls within Pickens County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35447 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 35447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35447?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35447?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35447?

The median home value in ZIP code 35447 is $137,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 35447 in?

ZIP code 35447 observes the CST timezone.