35466 ZIP Code — Gordo, AL

Pickens County, Alabama

ZIP code 35466 is located in Gordo, Alabama, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 269.59 square miles and serves a population of 5,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35466

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 $110,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,535. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35466 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,513

population

269.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gordo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35457 Echola (8.5 mi) 35458 Elrod (9.2 mi) 35446 Buhl (10.7 mi) 35481 Reform (10.8 mi) 35447 Carrollton (12.7 mi) 35452 Coker (13.6 mi) 35480 Ralph (16 mi) 35461 Ethelsville (17.9 mi) 35476 Northport (18.4 mi) 35473 Northport (19.3 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,513
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	269.59 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	33.2942
Longitude	-87.9176
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	50.6%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,513

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$59,535

Median household income

$31,487

Per capita income

$110,100

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

2,146

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

106

165

5–9

133

267

10–14

216

309

15–19

249

226

20–24

182

223

25–34

180

348

35–44

281

538

45–54

435

137

55–59

111

164

60–64

132

309

65–74

250

191

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,304	23.7%
18 and over	4,209	76.3%
65 and over	980	17.8%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Black or African American 17.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	4,455	80.8%
Black or African American	951	17.3%
Two or more races	106	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$59,535

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,100
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,019	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	405	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	562	27.5%
Households with children under 18	571	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	744	36.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	25.2%
Married	46.4%	49.2%
Separated	1.2%	0.3%
Widowed	2.3%	11.1%
Divorced	17.3%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	2.1%
Elementary school	757	54.0%
High school	291	20.7%
College / grad school	325	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Retail trade 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,276	95.7%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,467	99.2%
Born in same state	5,467	99.2%
Born in different state	4,515	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.8%
Not a US citizen	39	84.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,251	22.7%
French	468	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	385	7%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35466

What city is ZIP code 35466 in?

ZIP code 35466 is primarily assigned to Gordo, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35466 in?

ZIP code 35466 falls within Pickens County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35466 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 35466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35466?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35466 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35466 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35466?

The median home value in ZIP code 35466 is $110,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 35466 in?

ZIP code 35466 observes the CST timezone.