35554 ZIP Code — Eldridge, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35554 is located in Eldridge, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 52.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35554

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 $68,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,388. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 35554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,246

population

52.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35594 Winfield (6.9 mi) 35549 Carbon Hill (9.7 mi) 35548 Brilliant (10.8 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (11.5 mi) 35575 Lynn (12.1 mi) 35563 Guin (13.8 mi) 35542 Bankston (13.8 mi) 35587 Townley (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,246
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	52.09 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	33.9099
Longitude	-87.6717
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	68.3%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,246

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$37,388

Median household income

$21,559

Per capita income

$68,500

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

543

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	23.9%
18 and over	948	76.1%
65 and over	312	25.0%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,213	96.3%
Two or more races	18	1.4%
Black or African American	14	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 32.4%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	32.4%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$37,388

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,500
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	103	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	182	37.1%
Households with children under 18	193	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	49.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	34.4%
Married	48.2%	40.2%
Separated	2.1%	4.5%
Widowed	5.9%	17.4%
Divorced	22.9%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	152	53.5%
High school	83	29.2%
College / grad school	29	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.4%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 1.4%

Construction 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,173	94.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,245	99.9%
Born in same state	1,245	99.9%
Born in different state	1,094	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	362	29.1%
French	184	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	3.9%
English	18	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35554

What city is ZIP code 35554 in?

ZIP code 35554 is primarily assigned to Eldridge, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35554 in?

ZIP code 35554 falls within Fayette County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35554 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 35554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35554?

10% 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 35554?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35554 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35554 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 35554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35554 in?

ZIP code 35554 observes the CST timezone.