35622 ZIP Code — Falkville, AL

Morgan County, Alabama

ZIP code 35622 is located in Falkville, Alabama, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 96.37 square miles and serves a population of 6,650 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35622

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 $144,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,891. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,650

population

96.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falkville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35179 Vinemont (5.7 mi) 35640 Hartselle (5.8 mi) 35621 Eva (10.4 mi) 35058 Cullman (12.3 mi) 35670 Somerville (12.8 mi) 35603 Decatur (13.4 mi) 35619 Danville (15.1 mi) 35019 Baileyton (16.3 mi) 35055 Cullman (16.9 mi) 35098 Logan (17.2 mi) 35057 Cullman (17.2 mi) 35699 Decatur (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,650
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	96.37 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	34.3503
Longitude	-86.9163
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	52.0%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,650

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$54,891

Median household income

$24,998

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

2,268

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

304

Under 5

282

218

5–9

202

159

10–14

148

164

15–19

152

164

20–24

152

565

25–34

523

308

35–44

285

399

45–54

370

220

55–59

203

190

60–64

177

401

65–74

371

188

75–84

175

171

85+

159

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,461	22.0%
18 and over	5,189	78.0%
65 and over	1,465	22.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	6,246	91.8%
Two or more races	216	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	157	2.3%
Other race	64	0.9%
Asian	61	0.9%
Black or African American	38	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$54,891

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	69.6%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,093	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	213	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	697	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	447	18.2%
Households with children under 18	820	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	872	35.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	17.5%
Married	47.0%	50.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.3%
Widowed	9.0%	11.4%
Divorced	20.7%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	179	14.7%
Kindergarten	79	6.5%
Elementary school	506	41.4%
High school	300	24.6%
College / grad school	157	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 62.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	567	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,064	91.2%
Spanish	77	1.3%
Other Indo-European	16	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	61	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,574	98.9%
Born in same state	6,553	98.5%
Born in different state	5,255	79.0%
Foreign born	21	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	76	1.1%
Not a US citizen	67	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,760	26.5%
Italian	921	13.8%
French	749	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	151	2.3%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35622

What city is ZIP code 35622 in?

ZIP code 35622 is primarily assigned to Falkville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35622 in?

ZIP code 35622 falls within Morgan County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35622?

20% of residents in ZIP code 35622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35622?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35622 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35622 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35622 in?

ZIP code 35622 observes the CST timezone.