35746 ZIP Code — Fackler, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35746 is located in Fackler, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 53.59 square miles and serves a population of 747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35746

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,803. 61% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 35746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

747

population

53.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35746

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City	Status
Fackler	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	747
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	53.59 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	34.8166
Longitude	-85.9995
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	76.6%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

747

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$43,803

Median household income

$29,636

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

402

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

187

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	9.0%
18 and over	680	91.0%
65 and over	308	41.2%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Asian 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	627	78.7%
Hispanic or Latino	50	6.3%
Other race	50	6.3%
Two or more races	28	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.8%
Asian	10	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.6%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 26.0%

$35k–$50k 28.9%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	26.0%
$35k–$50k	28.9%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
Median income	$43,803

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.1%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.9%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.4%
2 vehicles	52.5%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	34.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	42	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	50.1%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	12.4%
Married	63.3%	87.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	38.8%
Elementary school	26	38.8%
High school	15	22.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Transportation & utilities 28.6%

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 7.8%

Information 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.5%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	73.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	16.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	18.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.9%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	32.5%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.2%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	100.0%
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)	677	90.6%
Born in same state	677	90.6%
Born in different state	526	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	9.4%
Not a US citizen	60	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	9.4%
Arab	61	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35746

What city is ZIP code 35746 in?

ZIP code 35746 is primarily assigned to Fackler, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35746 in?

ZIP code 35746 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35746 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 35746 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35746 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 35746 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35746 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 35746 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35746?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 35746 in?

ZIP code 35746 observes the CST timezone.