35563 ZIP Code — Guin, AL

Marion County, Alabama

ZIP code 35563 is located in Guin, Alabama, within Marion County. It covers approximately 92.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35563

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,095. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 35563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,733

population

92.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guin	Acceptable
Guin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35594 Winfield (6.9 mi) 35544 Beaverton (8.3 mi) 35548 Brilliant (9.6 mi) 35554 Eldridge (13.8 mi) 35552 Detroit (14.2 mi) 35570 Hamilton (14.5 mi) 35586 Sulligent (15.4 mi) 35543 Bear Creek (18.4 mi) 35592 Vernon (18.9 mi) 35564 Hackleburg (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,733
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	92.99 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.9794
Longitude	-87.8966
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,733

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$47,095

Median household income

$24,811

Per capita income

$101,700

Median home value

$548

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

1,570

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

130

5–9

134

10–14

156

15–19

115

142

20–24

165

184

25–34

215

205

35–44

240

213

45–54

249

55–59

107

127

60–64

147

168

65–74

195

130

75–84

152

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	823	22.0%
18 and over	2,910	78.0%
65 and over	723	19.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 7%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,081	76.4%
Hispanic or Latino	300	7.4%
Other race	282	7%
Black or African American	267	6.6%
Two or more races	77	1.9%
Asian	12	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$47,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,700
Median rent / month	$548
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	691	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	86	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	235	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	366	26.6%
Households with children under 18	329	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	457	33.2%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	24.3%
Married	55.1%	50.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.8%
Widowed	6.6%	7.1%
Divorced	11.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	14.5%
Kindergarten	16	1.8%
Elementary school	374	42.8%
High school	151	17.3%
College / grad school	205	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,492	93.5%
Spanish	73	2.1%
Other Indo-European	70	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,632	97.3%
Born in same state	3,628	97.2%
Born in different state	2,537	68.0%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	101	2.7%
Not a US citizen	75	74.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	587	15.7%
Italian	287	7.7%
French	193	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1.3%
Polish	8	0.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35563

What city is ZIP code 35563 in?

ZIP code 35563 is primarily assigned to Guin, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35563 in?

ZIP code 35563 falls within Marion County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35563?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35563 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35563?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35563 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35563 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35563 in?

ZIP code 35563 observes the CST timezone.