35072 ZIP Code — Goodwater, AL

Coosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35072 is located in Goodwater, Alabama, within Coosa County. It covers approximately 183.64 square miles and serves a population of 4,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35072

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 $99,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,464. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 31 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35072 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.

4,508

population

183.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goodwater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35089 Kellyton (10 mi) 35150 Sylacauga (11.1 mi) 36251 Ashland (15.1 mi) 35010 Alexander City (15.6 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (16.6 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (16.6 mi) 35136 Rockford (18 mi) 35160 Talladega (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,508
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	183.64 sq mi
Water area	1.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.0884
Longitude	-86.0672
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,508

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$49,464

Median household income

$28,585

Per capita income

$99,700

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

2,022

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

167

191

5–9

186

129

10–14

125

112

15–19

108

20–24

246

25–34

239

209

35–44

204

320

45–54

310

131

55–59

128

140

60–64

137

396

65–74

384

129

75–84

126

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,127	25.0%
18 and over	3,381	75.0%
65 and over	1,073	23.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%

Black or African American 35.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,701	59.8%
Black or African American	1,620	35.8%
Two or more races	171	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.2%
Asian	11	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$49,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,700
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	897	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	379	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	345	20.2%
Households with children under 18	449	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	731	42.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	27.4%
Married	52.3%	53.8%
Separated	2.2%	4.3%
Widowed	8.6%	10.2%
Divorced	6.6%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	12.4%
Kindergarten	119	11.4%
Elementary school	474	45.6%
High school	180	17.3%
College / grad school	138	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.5%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Construction 11.3%

Retail trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	33.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,170	92.5%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	15	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,492	99.6%
Born in same state	4,492	99.6%
Born in different state	3,931	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.4%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	538	11.9%
French	514	11.4%
Italian	148	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	0.4%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35072

What city is ZIP code 35072 in?

ZIP code 35072 is primarily assigned to Goodwater, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35072 in?

ZIP code 35072 falls within Coosa County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35072 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 35072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35072?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35072 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35072?

The median home value in ZIP code 35072 is $99,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35072?

Health data for ZIP code 35072 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35072 in?

ZIP code 35072 observes the CST timezone.