35552 ZIP Code — Detroit, AL

Lamar County, Alabama

ZIP code 35552 is located in Detroit, Alabama, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 61.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35552

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,405.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

1,230

population

61.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Detroit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35544 Beaverton (8.2 mi) 38848 Greenwood Springs (10.3 mi) 38870 Smithville (13.1 mi) 35570 Hamilton (13.2 mi) 35586 Sulligent (13.8 mi) 35563 Guin (14.2 mi) 38876 Tremont (14.4 mi) 38844 Gattman (15.1 mi) 38821 Amory (16.9 mi) 35592 Vernon (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,230
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	61.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.0390
Longitude	-88.1348
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.9%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,230

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$63,405

Median household income

$24,830

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

$383

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

133

35–44

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	239	19.4%
18 and over	991	80.6%
65 and over	172	14.0%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,068	86.8%
Black or African American	147	12%
Two or more races	13	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.9%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 0.5%

$50k–$75k 34.6%

$75k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	0.5%
$50k–$75k	34.6%
$75k–$100k	29.1%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$63,405

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 53.4%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$383
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	39.5%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.8%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	72.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	85	20.6%
Households with children under 18	105	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	25.9%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	5.2%
Married	73.8%	75.2%
Separated	2.4%	6.3%
Widowed	0.9%	10.9%
Divorced	5.1%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.6%
Elementary school	87	56.1%
High school	45	29.0%
College / grad school	22	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 19.5%

Other services 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Construction 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,125	91.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	1,230	100.0%
Born in same state	1,216	98.9%
Born in different state	612	49.8%
Foreign born	14	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	278	22.6%
Italian	87	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35552

What city is ZIP code 35552 in?

ZIP code 35552 is primarily assigned to Detroit, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35552 in?

ZIP code 35552 falls within Marion County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35552 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 35552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35552?

The median home value in ZIP code 35552 is $83,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 35552?

ZIP code 35552 has an estimated population of 1,230 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35552?

The median household income in ZIP code 35552 is $63,405, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35552 in?

ZIP code 35552 observes the CST timezone.