35747 ZIP Code — Grant, AL

Marshall County, Alabama

ZIP code 35747 is located in Grant, Alabama, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 75.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,833. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35747 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,229

population

75.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35760 New Hope (5.6 mi) 35175 Union Grove (11.2 mi) 35776 Woodville (11.3 mi) 35763 Owens Cross Roads (11.4 mi) 35755 Langston (11.6 mi) 35976 Guntersville (11.9 mi) 35803 Huntsville (12.1 mi) 35764 Paint Rock (13.1 mi) 35769 Scottsboro (13.5 mi) 35951 Albertville (15 mi) 35748 Gurley (15.6 mi) 35016 Arab (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,229
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	75.33 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	34.5073
Longitude	-86.3240
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	39.8%	50.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,229

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$80,833

Median household income

$38,917

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

2,914

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

207

134

5–9

134

195

10–14

195

158

15–19

158

243

20–24

243

370

25–34

370

195

35–44

195

551

45–54

551

244

55–59

244

191

60–64

191

437

65–74

437

162

75–84

162

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,294	20.8%
18 and over	4,935	79.2%
65 and over	1,259	20.2%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,886	92.2%
Two or more races	264	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	157	2.5%
Other race	41	0.6%
Black or African American	20	0.3%
Asian	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	50.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$80,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,461	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	147	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	503	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	341	13.9%
Households with children under 18	626	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	786	32.1%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	18.6%
Married	56.4%	63.7%
Separated	3.5%	2.3%
Widowed	5.0%	7.7%
Divorced	11.8%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	6.0%
Kindergarten	147	13.4%
Elementary school	465	42.5%
High school	208	19.0%
College / grad school	209	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 15.0%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Construction 10.7%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	560	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,816	93.4%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,210	99.7%
Born in same state	6,139	98.6%
Born in different state	4,205	67.5%
Foreign born	71	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,458	39.5%
French	540	8.7%
Italian	378	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.7%
English	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35747

What city is ZIP code 35747 in?

ZIP code 35747 is primarily assigned to Grant, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35747 in?

ZIP code 35747 falls within Marshall County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35747 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35747 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 35747 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 35747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35747?

ZIP code 35747 has an estimated population of 6,229 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35747 in?

ZIP code 35747 observes the CST timezone.