35618 ZIP Code — Courtland, AL

Lawrence County, Alabama

ZIP code 35618 is located in Courtland, Alabama, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 44.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35618

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 $100,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $45,820. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 35618 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.

1,891

population

44.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35618 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35618

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35618. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Courtland	Acceptable
Courtland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35643 Hillsboro (4.8 mi) 35672 Town Creek (6.1 mi) 35673 Trinity (11 mi) 35652 Rogersville (11.4 mi) 35611 Athens (12.1 mi) 35646 Leighton (13.7 mi) 35650 Moulton (14.7 mi) 35601 Decatur (16 mi) 35661 Muscle Shoals (16.6 mi) 35671 Tanner (17.1 mi) 35699 Decatur (17.9 mi) 35651 Mount Hope (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,891
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	44.50 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.6719
Longitude	-87.2887
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	77.0%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,891

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$45,820

Median household income

$24,820

Per capita income

$100,200

Median home value

$555

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

753

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

120

35–44

169

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	16.0%
18 and over	1,588	84.0%
65 and over	382	20.2%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 43.6%

White 41.6%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	879	43.6%
White	839	41.6%
Two or more races	166	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	127	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.0%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 17.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$45,820

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,200
Median rent / month	$555
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	212	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	269	32.4%
Households with children under 18	134	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	284	34.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	35.0%
Married	49.6%	41.5%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%
Widowed	1.5%	10.6%
Divorced	8.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	110	30.1%
High school	75	20.5%
College / grad school	163	44.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 9.0%

Retail trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,753	92.7%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,829	96.7%
Born in same state	1,829	96.7%
Born in different state	1,543	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	3.3%
Not a US citizen	54	87.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	232	12.3%
French	160	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35618

What city is ZIP code 35618 in?

ZIP code 35618 is primarily assigned to Courtland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35618 in?

ZIP code 35618 falls within Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35618?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35618 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35618?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35618 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35618 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35618?

The median home value in ZIP code 35618 is $100,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35618 in?

ZIP code 35618 observes the CST timezone.