35620 ZIP Code — Elkmont, AL

Limestone County, Alabama

ZIP code 35620 is located in Elkmont, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 107.63 square miles and serves a population of 11,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35620

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,145.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35620 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

11,648

population

107.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35614 Athens (5.4 mi) 35613 Athens (8.6 mi) 38477 Prospect (10 mi) 38449 Ardmore (12 mi) 38473 Minor Hill (12 mi) 35611 Athens (13.1 mi) 35610 Anderson (15.2 mi) 35773 Toney (15.4 mi) 35757 Madison (15.7 mi) 35749 Harvest (15.7 mi) 38460 Goodspring (16.2 mi) 35671 Tanner (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,648
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	107.63 sq mi
Water area	1.76 sq mi
Latitude	34.9237
Longitude	-86.9792
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,648

Population

108

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$80,145

Median household income

$33,462

Per capita income

$175,700

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

4,002

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

237

291

5–9

297

422

10–14

430

582

15–19

593

378

20–24

386

774

25–34

790

841

35–44

858

937

45–54

957

320

55–59

326

309

60–64

316

424

65–74

432

231

75–84

235

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,563	22.0%
18 and over	9,085	78.0%
65 and over	1,371	11.8%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 2%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,692	89.3%
Hispanic or Latino	329	2.7%
Two or more races	309	2.6%
Black or African American	243	2%
Other race	141	1.2%
Asian	137	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	126	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$80,145

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,700
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	17.2%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	79.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,515	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	236	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	549	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	890	21.2%
Households with children under 18	1,487	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,010	24.1%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	25.6%
Married	54.9%	53.4%
Separated	0.2%	1.4%
Widowed	2.1%	7.5%
Divorced	8.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	4.0%
Kindergarten	166	6.0%
Elementary school	1,120	40.2%
High school	819	29.4%
College / grad school	569	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.5%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Construction 12.4%

Public administration 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Professional & management 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.6%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	494	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,178	96.0%
Spanish	185	1.7%
Other Indo-European	172	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,422	98.1%
Born in same state	11,404	97.9%
Born in different state	8,419	72.3%
Foreign born	18	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	226	1.9%
Not a US citizen	64	28.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,247	19.3%
French	1,966	16.9%
Arab	1,693	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.1%
Irish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35620

What city is ZIP code 35620 in?

ZIP code 35620 is primarily assigned to Elkmont, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35620 in?

ZIP code 35620 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35620 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 35620 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35620?

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 35620?

The median home value in ZIP code 35620 is $175,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 35620?

ZIP code 35620 has an estimated population of 11,648 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35620 in?

ZIP code 35620 observes the CST timezone.