35061 ZIP Code — Dolomite, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35061 is located in Dolomite, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $59,010. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,389

population

3.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dolomite	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35127 Pleasant Grove (1.9 mi) 35064 Fairfield (2 mi) 35228 Birmingham (2.6 mi) 35221 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35224 Birmingham (3.7 mi) 35020 Bessemer (4.6 mi) 35218 Birmingham (4.7 mi) 35208 Birmingham (5.2 mi) 35211 Birmingham (5.9 mi) 35254 Birmingham (7 mi) 35118 Mulga (7 mi) 35023 Bessemer (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,389
Population density	366 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	3.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4674
Longitude	-86.9613
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	41.1%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,389

Population

366

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$59,010

Median household income

$29,437

Per capita income

$172,000

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

426

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

129

20–24

25–34

35–44

237

45–54

55–59

132

60–64

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	11.0%
18 and over	1,236	89.0%
65 and over	202	14.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 96.9%

White 2.4%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,346	96.9%
White	33	2.4%
Two or more races	10	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
Median income	$59,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 44.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,000
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	23.5%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	76	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	166	39.8%
Households with children under 18	81	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	42.7%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	55.4%
Married	58.2%	29.2%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%
Widowed	1.3%	1.1%
Divorced	10.7%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	8.6%
Elementary school	85	24.4%
High school	14	4.0%
College / grad school	220	63.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.1%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Construction 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.5%
Carpool	29.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	20.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.7%
65 and over	65.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,352	97.3%
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)	1,389	100.0%
Born in same state	1,389	100.0%
Born in different state	1,337	96.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	3.7%
French	18	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35061

What city is ZIP code 35061 in?

ZIP code 35061 is primarily assigned to Dolomite, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35061 in?

ZIP code 35061 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35061 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 35061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35061?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 35061?

The median home value in ZIP code 35061 is $172,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35061?

ZIP code 35061 has an estimated population of 1,389 residents, with a density of 365 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35061 in?

ZIP code 35061 observes the CST timezone.