35553 ZIP Code — Double Springs, AL

Winston County, Alabama

ZIP code 35553 is located in Double Springs, Alabama, within Winston County. It covers approximately 152.90 square miles and serves a population of 4,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/256.

About ZIP code 35553

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 $80,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,938. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 35553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,831

population

152.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Double Springs	Acceptable
Double Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35572 Houston (5.1 mi) 35540 Addison (10.7 mi) 35540 Addison (10.7 mi) 35575 Lynn (11.6 mi) 35541 Arley (12.2 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (13.4 mi) 35565 Haleyville (14.1 mi) 35503 Jasper (15.5 mi) 35098 Logan (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,831
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	152.90 sq mi
Water area	5.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.1493
Longitude	-87.3802
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,831

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$41,938

Median household income

$23,507

Per capita income

$80,900

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,945

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

105

169

5–9

149

122

10–14

107

184

15–19

162

276

20–24

243

240

25–34

210

251

35–44

220

241

45–54

212

210

55–59

184

149

60–64

131

385

65–74

337

186

75–84

164

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,001	20.7%
18 and over	3,830	79.3%
65 and over	1,146	23.7%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,654	95.9%
Two or more races	78	1.6%
Black or African American	45	0.9%
Asian	27	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 15.0%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	15.0%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$41,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,900
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Wood	10.6%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	141	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	502	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	253	13.9%
Households with children under 18	506	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	656	36.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	24.8%
Married	50.6%	55.1%
Separated	5.0%	2.4%
Widowed	4.1%	8.0%
Divorced	15.7%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	15.0%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	237	40.5%
High school	133	22.7%
College / grad school	123	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.1%

Retail trade 18.5%

Construction 11.8%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	35.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 62.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	332	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	25.5%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,606	95.3%
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)	4,823	99.8%
Born in same state	4,763	98.6%
Born in different state	4,080	84.5%
Foreign born	60	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,157	23.9%
French	604	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	516	10.7%
Polish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35553

What city is ZIP code 35553 in?

ZIP code 35553 is primarily assigned to Double Springs, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35553 in?

ZIP code 35553 falls within Winston County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35553?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 35553?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35553 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 35553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35553?

The median home value in ZIP code 35553 is $80,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 35553 in?

ZIP code 35553 observes the CST timezone.