35960 ZIP Code — Centre, AL

Cherokee County, Alabama

ZIP code 35960 is located in Centre, Alabama, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 146.55 square miles and serves a population of 9,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35960

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,925. 51% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 35960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,101

population

146.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Centre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35959 Cedar Bluff (9.3 mi) 35983 Leesburg (10.1 mi) 30124 Cave Spring (14.1 mi) 36272 Piedmont (14.4 mi) 35903 Gadsden (16.7 mi) 35973 Gaylesville (17.1 mi) 35901 Gadsden (19.8 mi) 30730 Lyerly (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,101
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	146.55 sq mi
Water area	17.70 sq mi
Latitude	34.1212
Longitude	-85.5927
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,101

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$45,925

Median household income

$29,230

Per capita income

$171,200

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

4,600

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

137

122

5–9

141

291

10–14

337

233

15–19

271

192

20–24

222

416

25–34

481

406

35–44

471

573

45–54

665

367

55–59

426

298

60–64

346

577

65–74

669

396

75–84

459

225

85+

261

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,463	16.1%
18 and over	7,638	83.9%
65 and over	2,587	28.4%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Black or African American 8.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,902	86.5%
Black or African American	802	8.8%
Two or more races	284	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	80	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.4%
Other race	33	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$45,925

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,200
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	32.4%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	22.8%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,557	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	153	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	853	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,130	30.6%
Households with children under 18	844	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,715	46.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	20.0%
Married	47.2%	39.7%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	10.9%	19.4%
Divorced	13.4%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	2.5%
Kindergarten	51	3.1%
Elementary school	635	39.1%
High school	435	26.8%
College / grad school	465	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 15.1%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Public administration 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 11.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,845	97.2%
Spanish	20	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,030	99.2%
Born in same state	9,005	98.9%
Born in different state	5,135	56.4%
Foreign born	25	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	71	0.8%
Not a US citizen	56	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,646	18.1%
French	1,281	14.1%
Italian	943	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.1%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35960

What city is ZIP code 35960 in?

ZIP code 35960 is primarily assigned to Centre, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35960 in?

ZIP code 35960 falls within Cherokee County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35960 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 35960 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35960 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 35960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35960?

The median home value in ZIP code 35960 is $171,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35960?

The median household income in ZIP code 35960 is $45,925, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35960 in?

ZIP code 35960 observes the CST timezone.