35974 ZIP Code — Geraldine, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35974 is located in Geraldine, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 12.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35974

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 $148,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $60,127. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 35974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,695

population

12.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Geraldine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35962 Crossville (4.8 mi) 35963 Dawson (5.4 mi) 35951 Albertville (8 mi) 35971 Fyffe (8.2 mi) 35961 Collinsville (9.3 mi) 35755 Langston (11.3 mi) 35771 Section (12.4 mi) 35986 Rainsville (15.1 mi) 35769 Scottsboro (15.2 mi) 35950 Albertville (15.5 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (15.7 mi) 35957 Boaz (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,695
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	12.37 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.3641
Longitude	-86.0218
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	52.2%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,695

Population

137

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$60,127

Median household income

$28,668

Per capita income

$148,500

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

140

130

35–44

118

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	24.1%
18 and over	1,286	75.9%
65 and over	284	16.8%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,531	90%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	5.2%
Two or more races	70	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$60,127

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,500
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	73.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	69	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	174	28.3%
Households with children under 18	247	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	29.8%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	11.9%
Married	58.3%	54.6%
Separated	0.9%	2.3%
Widowed	4.0%	16.8%
Divorced	10.3%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.8%
Kindergarten	4	0.9%
Elementary school	317	74.1%
High school	42	9.8%
College / grad school	53	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Other services 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Construction 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,650	97.3%
Spanish	39	2.4%
Other Indo-European	39	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,656	97.7%
Born in same state	1,655	97.6%
Born in different state	1,364	80.5%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.3%
Not a US citizen	20	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	242	14.3%
Italian	163	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	158	9.3%
English	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35974

What city is ZIP code 35974 in?

ZIP code 35974 is primarily assigned to Geraldine, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35974 in?

ZIP code 35974 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35974?

The median home value in ZIP code 35974 is $148,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 35974?

ZIP code 35974 has an estimated population of 1,695 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35974?

The median household income in ZIP code 35974 is $60,127, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35974 in?

ZIP code 35974 observes the CST timezone.