35052 ZIP Code — Cook Springs, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35052 is located in Cook Springs, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35052

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 83%.

Overall, ZIP code 35052 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

257
population
0.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35052 ZIP code map
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City Status
Cook Springs Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 257
Population density 779 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 0.33 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.5879
Longitude -86.4064
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 100.0% 40.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 34.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 22.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

257
Population
779
People per sq mi
79.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$15,894
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
25–34
10
1
45–54
6
1
60–64
6
13
65–74
56
13
75–84
55
18
85+
76
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over257100.0%
65 and over23189.9%
Median age79.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%
Black or African American 15.6%
GroupCount%
White21784.4%
Black or African American4015.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 100.0% 40.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 34.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 22.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 4.4%
$35k–$50k 100.0%
Range% of households
$35k–$50k100.0%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied0.0%
Renter occupied100.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached0.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms0.0
Avg household size (owned)0.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–1999100.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)100.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms0.0%
3 bedrooms0.0%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle100.0%
1 vehicle0.0%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family00.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse24100.0%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)24100.0%
Average household size0.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.0%8.7%
Married6.0%0.0%
Separated0.0%5.8%
Widowed48.0%46.4%
Divorced8.0%39.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%
Some HS, no diploma 16.3%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 17.5%
Associate's degree 2.7%
Bachelor's degree 4.7%
Graduate / professional 17.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.7%
Bachelor's or higher22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts0.0%
Service0.0%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector0.0%
Government0.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone0.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 66.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 66.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security100.0%
Retirement income0.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.6%
High blood pressure70.3%
High cholesterol53.0%
Diabetes22.0%
Heart disease21.4%
Stroke10.1%
Asthma8.0%
Arthritis66.0%
Kidney disease8.4%
Pulmonary disease18.3%
Cancer20.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking8.2%
Binge drinking2.6%
No physical activity43.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health31.5%
Poor mental health9.2%
Poor physical health18.8%
No health insurance15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)90.7%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening98.0%
Teeth loss20.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans41.6%
Disability%
Any disability83.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance0.0%
Public insurance83.3%
No insurance16.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only257100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)257100.0%
Born in same state257100.0%
Born in different state25097.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab4015.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access9.3%
Internet access0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35052

What city is ZIP code 35052 in?

ZIP code 35052 is primarily assigned to Cook Springs, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35052 in?

ZIP code 35052 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35052 have an older population?

90% of residents in ZIP code 35052 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35052 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 35052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35052?

67% of residents in ZIP code 35052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35052?

ZIP code 35052 has an estimated population of 257 residents, with a density of 769 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35052 in?

ZIP code 35052 observes the CST timezone.

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