35975 ZIP Code — Groveoak, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35975 is located in Groveoak, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 34.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35975

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 $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 35975 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,400

population

34.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35975 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35975

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35975. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Groveoak	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,400
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	34.10 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.4347
Longitude	-86.0726
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	80.8%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,400

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$43,333

Median household income

$29,617

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	299	21.4%
18 and over	1,101	78.6%
65 and over	305	21.8%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,371	97.9%
Two or more races	29	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.8%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$43,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	69.4%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	45	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	152	29.1%
Households with children under 18	170	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	45.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	19.8%
Married	65.0%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.0%	17.0%
Divorced	11.1%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.6%
Kindergarten	55	14.4%
Elementary school	168	43.9%
High school	35	9.1%
College / grad school	115	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.5%

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Construction 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	35.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 26.7%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	7.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,339	95.6%
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)	1,400	100.0%
Born in same state	1,400	100.0%
Born in different state	1,147	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	237	16.9%
Italian	157	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	2.5%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35975

What city is ZIP code 35975 in?

ZIP code 35975 is primarily assigned to Groveoak, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35975 in?

ZIP code 35975 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35975 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 35975 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35975 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 35975 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35975?

24% of residents in ZIP code 35975 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35975?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 35975 in?

ZIP code 35975 observes the CST timezone.