35459 ZIP Code — Emelle, AL

Sumter County, Alabama

ZIP code 35459 is located in Emelle, Alabama, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 134.53 square miles and serves a population of 761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35459

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,354. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (23%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

761
population
134.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Emelle Acceptable
Emelle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35464 Gainesville (6.5 mi) 35460 Epes (6.9 mi) 39358 Scooba (14.5 mi) 35442 Aliceville (14.7 mi) 35443 Boligee (15.2 mi) 39352 Porterville (15.6 mi) 35462 Eutaw (18.4 mi) 39361 Shuqualak (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 761
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 134.53 sq mi
Water area 1.64 sq mi
Latitude 32.8166
Longitude -88.2860
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 60.2% 71.9% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 20.4% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 9.2% 7.0% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

761
Population
6
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$31,354
Median household income
$19,116
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$717
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
20
9
5–9
10
5
10–14
6
30
15–19
36
46
20–24
55
17
25–34
20
8
35–44
10
51
45–54
62
17
55–59
21
18
60–64
23
58
65–74
71
65
75–84
80
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811114.6%
18 and over65085.4%
65 and over28036.8%
Median age51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.8%
White 33.8%
Two or more races 1.4%
GroupCount%
Black or African American49364.8%
White25733.8%
Two or more races111.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.2% 71.9% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 20.4% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 9.2% 7.0% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 4.4%
Under $10k 8.6%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 21.6%
$25k–$35k 21.3%
$35k–$50k 9.8%
$50k–$75k 17.9%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 2.3%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.6%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k21.6%
$25k–$35k21.3%
$35k–$50k9.8%
$50k–$75k17.9%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k2.3%
$150k–$200k4.6%
Median income$31,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.4%
$50k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 5.6%
$200k–$300k 11.9%
$300k–$500k 1.9%
$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$717
Owner occupied77.5%
Renter occupied22.5%
Vacant24.1%
Single-family detached57.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes42.5%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200910.1%
1990–199911.2%
1980–198912.9%
1970–197919.5%
1960–196918.2%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19490.9%
1939 or earlier9.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.3%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms19.3%
3 bedrooms62.4%
4 bedrooms8.1%
5+ bedrooms5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle17.0%
1 vehicle36.6%
2 vehicles17.6%
3 or more28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity49.9%
Propane / LP gas32.9%
Wood16.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10530.3%
Cohabiting couple82.3%
Male householder, no spouse9326.8%
Female householder, no spouse14140.6%
Households with children under 183911.2%
Households with seniors (65+)21762.5%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.0%41.6%
Married33.6%29.7%
Separated2.9%2.3%
Widowed17.9%16.3%
Divorced0.7%10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%
Some HS, no diploma 16.5%
HS graduate 45.2%
Some college, no degree 9.7%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 4.2%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.6%
Bachelor's or higher10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool127.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3018.9%
High school4930.8%
College / grad school6842.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%
Construction 16.2%
Retail trade 13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%
Other services 11.9%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Finance & real estate 1.6%
Professional & management 0.8%
Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts7.5%
Service24.1%
Sales & office22.5%
Natural resources & construction21.7%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.4%
Government9.9%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool23.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.0

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 42.3%
18 and over 13.2%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security67.1%
Retirement income37.2%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP29.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity48.4%
High blood pressure55.9%
High cholesterol38.6%
Diabetes22.5%
Heart disease10.2%
Stroke6.9%
Asthma12.1%
Arthritis39.4%
Kidney disease5.3%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.3%
Binge drinking10.3%
No physical activity38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep45.1%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health31.5%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health17.1%
No health insurance19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.0%
Visited dentist50.3%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss25.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans203.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.4%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years15.3%
65 and over23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.6%
Public insurance53.3%
No insurance15.8%
Uninsured under 1917.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only72495.1%
Spanish81.1%
Other Indo-European81.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)74998.4%
Born in same state74998.4%
Born in different state47962.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen121.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab12316.2%
English50.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.6%
Internet access65.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35459

What city is ZIP code 35459 in?

ZIP code 35459 is primarily assigned to Emelle, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35459 in?

ZIP code 35459 falls within Sumter County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35459 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 35459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35459 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 35459 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35459?

11% 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 35459?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35459 in?

ZIP code 35459 observes the CST timezone.

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