35748 ZIP Code — Gurley, AL

Madison County, Alabama

ZIP code 35748 is located in Gurley, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 77.34 square miles and serves a population of 7,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35748

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 $320,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($90,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35748 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,170

population

77.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gurley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35764 Paint Rock (4.7 mi) 35741 Brownsboro (4.8 mi) 35763 Owens Cross Roads (8 mi) 35811 Huntsville (9 mi) 35751 Hollytree (9.2 mi) 35801 Huntsville (9.5 mi) 35776 Woodville (10.1 mi) 35895 Huntsville (10.5 mi) 35802 Huntsville (10.8 mi) 35893 Huntsville (11.5 mi) 35896 Huntsville (11.5 mi) 35899 Huntsville (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,170
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	77.34 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	34.7273
Longitude	-86.3837
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	30.4%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	7.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,170

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$90,500

Median household income

$53,849

Per capita income

$320,500

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

2,773

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

287

117

5–9

124

150

10–14

159

196

15–19

206

118

20–24

124

331

25–34

349

342

35–44

360

305

45–54

321

568

55–59

599

327

60–64

344

617

65–74

650

117

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,344	18.7%
18 and over	5,826	81.3%
65 and over	1,571	21.9%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,563	90.8%
Two or more races	287	4%
Black or African American	239	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	61	0.8%
Asian	42	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.4%
Other race	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	7.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k+ 16.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	20.3%
$200k+	16.9%
Median income	$90,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

$500k–$1M 18.7%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,500
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	31.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	66.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,906	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	108	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	366	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	544	18.6%
Households with children under 18	693	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,096	37.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	19.8%
Married	69.5%	62.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.7%
Widowed	1.0%	7.1%
Divorced	11.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	8.6%
Kindergarten	57	4.1%
Elementary school	456	32.9%
High school	316	22.8%
College / grad school	438	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.0%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Public administration 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 2.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.8%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	602	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,611	92.2%
Spanish	32	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.2%
Other languages	18	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,065	98.5%
Born in same state	6,985	97.4%
Born in different state	3,709	51.7%
Foreign born	80	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	105	1.5%
Not a US citizen	105	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,477	20.6%
Arab	1,183	16.5%
Italian	950	13.2%
English	63	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	0.4%
Polish	14	0.2%
Dutch	13	0.2%
German	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35748

What city is ZIP code 35748 in?

ZIP code 35748 is primarily assigned to Gurley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35748 in?

ZIP code 35748 falls within Madison County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35748 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 35748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35748 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35748 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 35748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35748?

The median home value in ZIP code 35748 is $320,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 35748 in?

ZIP code 35748 observes the CST timezone.