De Kalb County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 14 ZIP codes · 13 cities
14
ZIP codes
71,813
population (2021)
+1.0%
pop change since 2010
01049
FIPS code
De Kalb County ZIP code map
About De Kalb County
De Kalb County is located in Alabama and contains 14 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 71,813 as of 2021,
an increase of
1% from 71,109 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for De Kalb County is 01049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 71,813 |
| 2010 population | 71,109 |
| Change | +1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in De Kalb County
Collinsville
Crossville
Dawson
Fort Payne
Fyffe
Geraldine
Groveoak
Henagar
Ider
Mentone
Rainsville
Sylvania
Valley Head
ZIP codes for De Kalb County, AL (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35961 | Collinsville | De Kalb | View map |
| 35962 | Crossville | De Kalb | View map |
| 35963 | Dawson | De Kalb | View map |
| 35967 | Fort Payne | De Kalb | View map |
| 35968 | Fort Payne | De Kalb | View map |
| 35971 | Fyffe | De Kalb | View map |
| 35974 | Geraldine | De Kalb | View map |
| 35975 | Groveoak | De Kalb | View map |
| 35978 | Henagar | De Kalb | View map |
| 35981 | Ider | De Kalb | View map |
| 35984 | Mentone | De Kalb | View map |
| 35986 | Rainsville | De Kalb | View map |
| 35988 | Sylvania | De Kalb | View map |
| 35989 | Valley Head | De Kalb | View map |
Demographics & statistics
70,484
Population
39.9
Median age
$50,528
Median household income
$25,066
Per capita income
$130,207
Median home value
$657
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
24,174
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,973
Under 5
1,885
2,083
5–9
1,991
2,950
10–14
2,820
2,393
15–19
2,287
2,145
20–24
2,050
4,318
25–34
4,127
4,475
35–44
4,277
4,658
45–54
4,451
2,289
55–59
2,187
2,606
60–64
2,490
3,667
65–74
3,504
1,860
75–84
1,777
624
85+
597
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,778 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 53,706 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 12,029 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
7.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,959 | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,235 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 5,706 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,562 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,088 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,043 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
8.0%
$15k–$25k
11.7%
$25k–$35k
14.0%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $50,528 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.1%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
9.7%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,207 |
| Median rent / month | $657 |
| Owner occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter occupied | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 67.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,233 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 988 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,876 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,366 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,184 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,092 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 20.6% |
| Married | 56.2% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 643 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 806 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 8,021 | 47.2% |
| High school | 4,114 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,662 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.3%
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Retail trade
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Professional & management
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.7% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 26.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
24.3%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.8% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.7% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 53.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,936 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 66,626 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 3,619 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,556 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65,827 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 65,679 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 47,947 | 65.9% |
| Foreign born | 148 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,657 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 760 | 21.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,603 | 13.6% |
| French | 7,045 | 10% |
| Italian | 5,987 | 8.5% |
| English | 442 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 153 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0% |
| Irish | 22 | 0% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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