35961 ZIP Code — Collinsville, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35961 is located in Collinsville, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 118.00 square miles and serves a population of 6,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35961

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $43,063. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,271

population

118.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Collinsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35963 Dawson (5.2 mi) 35962 Crossville (9 mi) 35974 Geraldine (9.3 mi) 35983 Leesburg (11 mi) 35971 Fyffe (12.9 mi) 35967 Fort Payne (13 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (15.1 mi) 35986 Rainsville (15.7 mi) 35959 Cedar Bluff (15.8 mi) 35951 Albertville (16 mi) 35904 Gadsden (16.5 mi) 35901 Gadsden (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,271
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	118.00 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	34.2920
Longitude	-85.8838
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,271

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$43,063

Median household income

$20,603

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

2,015

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

152

219

5–9

218

251

10–14

251

271

15–19

271

210

20–24

209

456

25–34

456

339

35–44

338

474

45–54

474

130

55–59

130

165

60–64

164

266

65–74

265

148

75–84

148

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,648	26.3%
18 and over	4,623	73.7%
65 and over	941	15.0%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Other race 12.4%

Two or more races 6.7%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,438	58.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,353	17.7%
Other race	944	12.4%
Two or more races	511	6.7%
Black or African American	211	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	167	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$43,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	59.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.8%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,183	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	81	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	236	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	548	26.8%
Households with children under 18	867	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	548	26.8%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	28.7%
Married	55.3%	45.8%
Separated	0.5%	2.5%
Widowed	1.9%	9.9%
Divorced	10.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.0%
Kindergarten	103	6.4%
Elementary school	754	46.6%
High school	481	29.7%
College / grad school	247	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.6%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 15.5%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 28.1%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 50.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,967	95.2%
Spanish	765	12.8%
Other Indo-European	759	12.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,327	84.9%
Born in same state	5,252	83.8%
Born in different state	4,203	67.0%
Foreign born	75	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	944	15.1%
Not a US citizen	38	4.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	861	13.7%
Italian	467	7.4%
French	362	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35961

What city is ZIP code 35961 in?

ZIP code 35961 is primarily assigned to Collinsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35961 in?

ZIP code 35961 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35961?

5% 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 35961?

23% of residents in ZIP code 35961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35961?

The median home value in ZIP code 35961 is $85,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35961?

The median household income in ZIP code 35961 is $43,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35961 in?

ZIP code 35961 observes the CST timezone.