35462 ZIP Code — Eutaw, AL

Greene County, Alabama

ZIP code 35462 is located in Eutaw, Alabama, within Greene County. It covers approximately 284.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $32,973. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (24%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 35462 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,234

population

284.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eutaw	Acceptable
Eutaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35442 Aliceville (11.1 mi) 35443 Boligee (12.1 mi) 35464 Gainesville (14.1 mi) 35480 Ralph (16.9 mi) 35441 Akron (18.1 mi) 35459 Emelle (18.4 mi) 35460 Epes (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,234
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	284.79 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	32.9465
Longitude	-88.0089
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	76.1%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,234

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$32,973

Median household income

$20,929

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,792

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

200

157

5–9

184

109

10–14

128

15–19

20–24

276

25–34

325

161

35–44

190

126

45–54

148

174

55–59

205

104

60–64

122

307

65–74

360

224

75–84

263

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,016	24.0%
18 and over	3,218	76.0%
65 and over	1,276	30.1%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.5%

White 21.6%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,248	76.5%
White	918	21.6%
Two or more races	49	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.3%
Other race	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 27.1%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	27.1%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	1.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$32,973

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	414	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	862	48.8%
Households with children under 18	395	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	948	53.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	33.7%
Married	38.4%	29.9%
Separated	2.5%	4.9%
Widowed	6.7%	13.7%
Divorced	11.2%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	7.9%
Kindergarten	199	21.5%
Elementary school	484	52.3%
High school	67	7.2%
College / grad school	102	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Public administration 16.2%

Professional & management 12.5%

Construction 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Retail trade 3.9%

Information 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	36.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 32.2%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.0%
High blood pressure	57.4%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	23.8%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	7.6%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	5.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	9.2%
No physical activity	42.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	35.2%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	44.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	30.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	355	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,863	91.2%
Spanish	18	0.5%
Other Indo-European	18	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,133	97.6%
Born in same state	4,133	97.6%
Born in different state	3,588	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	101	2.4%
Not a US citizen	99	98.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	182	4.3%
Italian	140	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	2.9%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	69.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35462

What city is ZIP code 35462 in?

ZIP code 35462 is primarily assigned to Eutaw, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35462 in?

ZIP code 35462 falls within Greene County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35462 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 35462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35462?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35462 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 35462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35462?

Health data for ZIP code 35462 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35462 in?

ZIP code 35462 observes the CST timezone.