35972 ZIP Code — Gallant, AL

Etowah County, Alabama

ZIP code 35972 is located in Gallant, Alabama, within Etowah County. It covers approximately 26.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35972

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 35972 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,293
population
26.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35972 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35972

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City Status
Gallant Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35952 Altoona (4.6 mi) 35987 Steele (5.3 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (9.2 mi) 35956 Boaz (11.3 mi) 35954 Attalla (11.8 mi) 35121 Oneonta (11.9 mi) 35953 Ashville (12.2 mi) 35957 Boaz (13.6 mi) 35907 Gadsden (13.9 mi) 35980 Horton (14.4 mi) 35904 Gadsden (15.7 mi) 35950 Albertville (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,293
Population density 49 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 26.25 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 33.9938
Longitude -86.2349
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 60.1% 54.6% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.8% 28.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 15.2% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.0% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,293
Population
49
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,634
Per capita income
$88,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
639
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
40
Under 5
38
40
5–9
37
70
10–14
66
45
15–19
42
24
20–24
22
44
25–34
42
84
35–44
78
63
45–54
59
45
55–59
42
28
60–64
27
140
65–74
131
40
75–84
37
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1837829.2%
18 and over91570.8%
65 and over35727.6%
Median age44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,28699.5%
Two or more races70.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.1% 54.6% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.8% 28.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 15.2% 18.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.0% 4.4%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 36.6%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 2.6%
$50k–$75k 19.4%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k36.6%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k2.6%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k16.6%
$150k–$200k3.5%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 50.1%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k–$300k 28.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant21.7%
Single-family detached89.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.9%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.2%
2000–20095.2%
1990–19992.2%
1980–198915.1%
1970–197915.9%
1960–196920.7%
1950–195922.7%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier5.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms28.4%
3 bedrooms55.0%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle37.3%
2 vehicles45.3%
3 or more17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.1%
Electricity41.2%
Propane / LP gas7.0%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26348.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse16430.3%
Female householder, no spouse11421.1%
Households with children under 1816330.1%
Households with seniors (65+)29554.5%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.0%22.6%
Married47.9%57.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed22.4%20.4%
Divorced5.7%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 20.8%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 15.2%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 9.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.8%
Bachelor's or higher15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten41.5%
Elementary school20675.5%
High school165.9%
College / grad school4717.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.3%
Professional & management 11.5%
Retail trade 9.1%
Wholesale trade 8.8%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Public administration 5.7%
Agriculture & mining 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%
Other services 3.2%
Construction 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.9%
Service17.2%
Sales & office22.6%
Natural resources & construction2.0%
Production & transportation26.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.8%
Government40.5%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.4%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.2

Poverty

All people 16.9%
Under 18 years 39.2%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.6%
Retirement income20.5%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.9%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.4%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.4%
Depression28.6%
Fair or poor health20.5%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist58.9%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans475.1%
Disability%
Any disability24.7%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years19.9%
65 and over51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.9%
Public insurance55.1%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,21594.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,293100.0%
Born in same state1,293100.0%
Born in different state1,02179.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab34826.9%
Italian1007.7%
AncestryCount%
French624.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access66.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35972

What city is ZIP code 35972 in?

ZIP code 35972 is primarily assigned to Gallant, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35972 in?

ZIP code 35972 falls within Etowah County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35972 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 35972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35972 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 35972 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 35972 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 35972 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35972?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35972 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35972 in?

ZIP code 35972 observes the CST timezone.

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