35049 ZIP Code — Cleveland, AL

Blount County, Alabama

ZIP code 35049 is located in Cleveland, Alabama, within Blount County. It covers approximately 41.63 square miles and serves a population of 4,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35049

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $52,879. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,001
population
41.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Cleveland Acceptable
Cleveland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35097 Locust Fork (5.3 mi) 35121 Oneonta (9.7 mi) 35133 Remlap (9.7 mi) 35079 Hayden (9.9 mi) 35031 Blountsville (10.4 mi) 35077 Hanceville (13.3 mi) 35083 Holly Pond (14.6 mi) 35055 Cullman (14.9 mi) 35146 Springville (15.5 mi) 35091 Kimberly (16.8 mi) 35180 Warrior (16.9 mi) 35126 Pinson (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,001
Population density 96 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 41.63 sq mi
Water area 0.26 sq mi
Latitude 33.9713
Longitude -86.6002
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 63.7% 52.4% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 23.7% 28.8% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 16.3% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.4% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,001
Population
96
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$52,879
Median household income
$26,352
Per capita income
$169,100
Median home value
$924
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
1,276
Housing units
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
133
Under 5
151
116
5–9
131
93
10–14
106
158
15–19
178
116
20–24
131
258
25–34
292
191
35–44
217
262
45–54
296
141
55–59
160
78
60–64
88
164
65–74
185
63
75–84
71
104
85+
118
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1896924.2%
18 and over3,03275.8%
65 and over70517.6%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%
Two or more races 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Other race 1.8%
Black or African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,58483.4%
Two or more races3067.1%
Hispanic or Latino2976.9%
Other race761.8%
Black or African American300.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.7% 52.4% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 23.7% 28.8% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 16.3% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.4% 4.4%
Under $10k 12.6%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 10.2%
$35k–$50k 17.3%
$50k–$75k 18.9%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.6%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k10.2%
$35k–$50k17.3%
$50k–$75k18.9%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k9.0%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$52,879

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%
$50k–$100k 15.6%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 23.7%
$200k–$300k 24.8%
$300k–$500k 10.0%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,100
Median rent / month$924
Owner occupied71.2%
Renter occupied28.8%
Vacant9.9%
Single-family detached64.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.0%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.8%
2000–200924.3%
1990–199913.6%
1980–198917.4%
1970–197925.5%
1960–19696.1%
1950–19592.2%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms30.9%
3 bedrooms53.9%
4 bedrooms10.3%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle30.2%
2 vehicles30.7%
3 or more34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.3%
Electricity68.6%
Propane / LP gas20.3%
Wood1.7%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family86956.0%
Cohabiting couple855.5%
Male householder, no spouse17711.4%
Female householder, no spouse42127.1%
Households with children under 1854034.8%
Households with seniors (65+)52934.1%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.9%16.0%
Married57.4%54.5%
Separated0.7%4.4%
Widowed0.7%16.2%
Divorced9.3%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 45.8%
Some college, no degree 16.9%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 6.2%
Graduate / professional 4.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.4%
Bachelor's or higher10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool162.0%
Kindergarten435.5%
Elementary school41953.6%
High school22228.4%
College / grad school8110.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.8%
Manufacturing 14.6%
Retail trade 12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Construction 7.7%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Professional & management 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Wholesale trade 6.1%
Public administration 5.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Other services 3.2%
Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.5%
Service18.4%
Sales & office22.6%
Natural resources & construction16.1%
Production & transportation20.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.6%
Government13.1%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers1.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.5%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.6%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)34.8

Poverty

All people 11.5%
Under 18 years 6.4%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.3%
Retirement income16.8%
Supplemental Security14.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP18.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure40.1%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis31.1%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.7%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.5%
Depression28.1%
Fair or poor health20.6%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist56.3%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss19.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1665.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 188.4%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.9%
Public insurance36.8%
No insurance10.4%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,71792.9%
Spanish2215.9%
Other Indo-European2215.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,78094.5%
Born in same state3,78094.5%
Born in different state3,20280.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen2215.5%
Not a US citizen10346.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian69117.3%
Arab50412.6%
French46411.6%
AncestryCount%
English240.6%
Polish190.5%
German40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35049

What city is ZIP code 35049 in?

ZIP code 35049 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35049 in?

ZIP code 35049 falls within Blount County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35049?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 35049?

The median home value in ZIP code 35049 is $169,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 35049?

ZIP code 35049 has an estimated population of 4,001 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35049?

The median household income in ZIP code 35049 is $52,879, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35049 in?

ZIP code 35049 observes the CST timezone.

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