35461 ZIP Code — Ethelsville, AL

Pickens County, Alabama

ZIP code 35461 is located in Ethelsville, Alabama, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 127.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35461

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,461. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,006

population

127.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ethelsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35481 Reform (9.3 mi) 39702 Columbus (9.4 mi) 35447 Carrollton (10.7 mi) 35576 Millport (12.4 mi) 39766 Steens (14.4 mi) 39701 Columbus (16.7 mi) 35466 Gordo (17.9 mi) 39705 Columbus (18.5 mi) 35574 Kennedy (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,006
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	127.67 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	33.4044
Longitude	-88.1983
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	50.9%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,006

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$60,461

Median household income

$36,043

Per capita income

$178,000

Median home value

$1,138

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,044

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

101

111

35–44

128

45–54

103

55–59

112

60–64

158

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	17.4%
18 and over	1,656	82.6%
65 and over	493	24.6%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 27.6%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,450	72.3%
Black or African American	553	27.6%
Two or more races	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 22.3%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	22.3%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$60,461

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,000
Median rent / month	$1,138
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	28.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	490	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	173	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	157	18.3%
Households with children under 18	237	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	41.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.2%
Married	54.7%	59.0%
Separated	4.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	9.2%
Divorced	10.1%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.1%
Kindergarten	25	5.9%
Elementary school	155	36.4%
High school	103	24.2%
College / grad school	130	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 16.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Public administration 9.2%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,927	96.1%
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)	2,004	99.9%
Born in same state	1,997	99.6%
Born in different state	940	46.9%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	490	24.4%
French	116	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35461

What city is ZIP code 35461 in?

ZIP code 35461 is primarily assigned to Ethelsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35461 in?

ZIP code 35461 falls within Pickens County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35461 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 35461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35461 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35461?

The median home value in ZIP code 35461 is $178,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35461?

ZIP code 35461 has an estimated population of 2,006 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35461 in?

ZIP code 35461 observes the CST timezone.