35744 ZIP Code — Dutton, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35744 is located in Dutton, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 33.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35744

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,020. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,113
population
33.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35744 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35744

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City Status
Dutton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35771 Section (6.9 mi) 35765 Pisgah (7.3 mi) 35986 Rainsville (8 mi) 35988 Sylvania (8 mi) 35971 Fyffe (9.7 mi) 35752 Hollywood (9.8 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (9.9 mi) 35769 Scottsboro (10.8 mi) 35978 Henagar (11.3 mi) 35755 Langston (13.5 mi) 35768 Scottsboro (15.6 mi) 35989 Valley Head (15.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,113
Population density 64 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 33.03 sq mi
Water area 0.56 sq mi
Latitude 34.6064
Longitude -85.9150
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 256/938
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.5% 55.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 28.9% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 5.4% 13.7% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.9% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,113
Population
64
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$44,020
Median household income
$23,763
Per capita income
$139,600
Median home value
$746
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
691
Housing units
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
42
24
5–9
24
27
10–14
28
109
15–19
109
53
20–24
54
153
25–34
155
127
35–44
127
135
45–54
136
86
55–59
87
123
60–64
123
66
65–74
66
88
75–84
89
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828313.4%
18 and over1,83086.6%
65 and over34916.5%
Median age44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%
Two or more races 8.2%
Black or African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
GroupCount%
White1,85087.6%
Two or more races1738.2%
Black or African American522.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native381.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.5% 55.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 28.9% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 5.4% 13.7% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.9% 4.4%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 13.7%
$35k–$50k 25.3%
$50k–$75k 21.3%
$75k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k13.7%
$35k–$50k25.3%
$50k–$75k21.3%
$75k–$100k3.4%
$100k–$150k12.7%
$150k–$200k0.3%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$44,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%
$50k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 19.6%
$150k–$200k 20.1%
$200k–$300k 17.3%
$300k–$500k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$139,600
Median rent / month$746
Owner occupied75.3%
Renter occupied24.7%
Vacant14.7%
Single-family detached65.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes33.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.7%
2000–200922.5%
1990–199920.7%
1980–198920.7%
1970–197913.5%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier1.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom0.1%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms56.2%
4 bedrooms18.7%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles35.9%
3 or more36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity63.9%
Propane / LP gas30.2%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40754.6%
Cohabiting couple395.2%
Male householder, no spouse9813.1%
Female householder, no spouse20227.1%
Households with children under 1821128.3%
Households with seniors (65+)21528.8%
Average household size2.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.4%25.4%
Married45.4%42.4%
Separated1.4%1.4%
Widowed0.6%14.1%
Divorced20.2%16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 17.9%
HS graduate 44.4%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 5.1%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.6%
Bachelor's or higher8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8825.3%
High school17650.6%
College / grad school8424.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 17.0%
Retail trade 13.2%
Construction 10.2%
Other services 10.1%
Education & healthcare 9.6%
Information 4.5%
Professional & management 3.2%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Transportation & utilities 2.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.8%
Service11.1%
Sales & office22.5%
Natural resources & construction20.1%
Production & transportation24.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.4%
Government14.0%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool11.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.6%
Other means5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)32.6

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 34.8%
18 and over 16.4%
Married-couple families 6.6%
Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.9%
Retirement income34.3%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP16.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure43.0%
High cholesterol38.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis33.4%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.3%
Depression29.1%
Fair or poor health22.9%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist56.5%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans452.5%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.7%
65 and over39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.0%
Public insurance42.4%
No insurance16.7%
Uninsured under 1914.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,02996.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,10299.5%
Born in same state2,10299.5%
Born in different state1,59975.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen110.5%
Not a US citizen545.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab71533.8%
Italian27913.2%
AncestryCount%
French833.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.3%
Internet access85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35744

What city is ZIP code 35744 in?

ZIP code 35744 is primarily assigned to Dutton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35744 in?

ZIP code 35744 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35744?

8% 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 35744?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35744 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35744?

The median home value in ZIP code 35744 is $139,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 35744 in?

ZIP code 35744 observes the CST timezone.

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