35971 ZIP Code — Fyffe, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35971 is located in Fyffe, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 55.22 square miles and serves a population of 5,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35971

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. Median home value is $111,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $52,930. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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 disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 35971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,043

population

55.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fyffe	Acceptable
Fyffe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35771 Section (5.9 mi) 35986 Rainsville (7.7 mi) 35963 Dawson (7.9 mi) 35974 Geraldine (8.2 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (9.1 mi) 35744 Dutton (9.7 mi) 35755 Langston (9.8 mi) 35769 Scottsboro (11 mi) 35988 Sylvania (11.4 mi) 35962 Crossville (12.9 mi) 35961 Collinsville (12.9 mi) 35951 Albertville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,043
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	55.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.4696
Longitude	-85.9545
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	61.4%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,043

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$52,930

Median household income

$22,983

Per capita income

$111,700

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,391

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

155

5–9

150

10–14

141

244

15–19

230

138

20–24

130

260

25–34

246

412

35–44

389

431

45–54

407

117

55–59

111

210

60–64

199

197

65–74

187

103

75–84

112

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	995	19.7%
18 and over	4,048	80.3%
65 and over	802	15.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 3%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,596	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	165	3.2%
Black or African American	157	3%
Other race	141	2.7%
Two or more races	113	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$52,930

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,700
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	885	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	131	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	353	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	437	24.2%
Households with children under 18	518	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	530	29.3%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	26.3%
Married	46.7%	43.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	1.9%	13.2%
Divorced	14.0%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	5.0%
Kindergarten	22	2.5%
Elementary school	352	39.3%
High school	266	29.7%
College / grad school	210	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 14.2%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	29.2%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,725	93.7%
Spanish	106	2.2%
Other Indo-European	106	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,760	94.4%
Born in same state	4,756	94.3%
Born in different state	3,777	74.9%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	283	5.6%
Not a US citizen	22	7.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	663	13.1%
French	515	10.2%
Italian	246	4.9%
English	39	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.1%
Polish	2	0%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35971

What city is ZIP code 35971 in?

ZIP code 35971 is primarily assigned to Fyffe, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35971 in?

ZIP code 35971 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35971?

6% 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 35971?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35971 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35971 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35971?

The median home value in ZIP code 35971 is $111,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 35971 in?

ZIP code 35971 observes the CST timezone.