35973 ZIP Code — Gaylesville, AL

Cherokee County, Alabama

ZIP code 35973 is located in Gaylesville, Alabama, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 109.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35973

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,204. 44% 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 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35973 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,336

population

109.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35973 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35973

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35973. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gaylesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35959 Cedar Bluff (8.2 mi) 35967 Fort Payne (8.3 mi) 30730 Lyerly (8.3 mi) 35984 Mentone (13.3 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (16 mi) 30731 Menlo (16.8 mi) 35960 Centre (17.1 mi) 35983 Leesburg (17.4 mi) 30165 Rome (17.5 mi) 35989 Valley Head (18 mi) 35986 Rainsville (18.1 mi) 35988 Sylvania (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,336
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	109.84 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	34.3679
Longitude	-85.5676
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	56.6%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	12.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,336

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$62,204

Median household income

$27,263

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,174

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

103

122

5–9

116

10–14

15–19

154

20–24

148

195

25–34

187

281

35–44

269

198

45–54

189

136

55–59

130

141

60–64

135

128

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	20.7%
18 and over	2,646	79.3%
65 and over	397	11.9%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,226	96.5%
Black or African American	61	1.8%
Two or more races	27	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	12.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$62,204

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	708	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	158	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	197	18.2%
Households with children under 18	313	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	29.7%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	14.6%
Married	61.3%	67.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.7%
Widowed	2.2%	8.5%
Divorced	9.7%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 18.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	4.1%
Kindergarten	28	4.1%
Elementary school	342	49.9%
High school	107	15.6%
College / grad school	181	26.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.0%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Other services 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Information 3.6%

Retail trade 3.0%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Construction 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	6.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	37.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,126	93.7%
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)	3,323	99.6%
Born in same state	3,318	99.5%
Born in different state	1,090	32.7%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	844	25.3%
Arab	415	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	264	7.9%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35973

What city is ZIP code 35973 in?

ZIP code 35973 is primarily assigned to Gaylesville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35973 in?

ZIP code 35973 falls within Cherokee County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35973?

13% 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 35973 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35973 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35973 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 35973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35973?

The median home value in ZIP code 35973 is $106,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35973 in?

ZIP code 35973 observes the CST timezone.