35978 ZIP Code — Henagar, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35978 is located in Henagar, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 69.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35978

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 $128,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,276. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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 35978 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,877

population

69.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35978 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35978

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henagar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35989 Valley Head (5 mi) 35765 Pisgah (6.5 mi) 35981 Ider (6.7 mi) 35988 Sylvania (6.8 mi) 35984 Mentone (9.8 mi) 35986 Rainsville (10.7 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (10.7 mi) 35744 Dutton (11.3 mi) 35966 Flat Rock (12.1 mi) 35979 Higdon (13.7 mi) 35752 Hollywood (14.4 mi) 30731 Menlo (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,877
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	69.36 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.6408
Longitude	-85.7207
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	53.1%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,877

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$51,276

Median household income

$23,842

Per capita income

$128,200

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,822

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

165

260

5–9

261

275

10–14

277

183

15–19

184

20–24

427

25–34

429

414

35–44

416

298

45–54

300

200

55–59

201

225

60–64

225

256

65–74

258

150

75–84

151

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,684	28.7%
18 and over	4,193	71.3%
65 and over	854	14.5%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,485	91.2%
Two or more races	292	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	137	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	1%
Other race	22	0.4%
Asian	9	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$51,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,200
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.4%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,205	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	76	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	249	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	422	21.6%
Households with children under 18	760	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	605	31.0%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	18.2%
Married	64.5%	57.6%
Separated	1.3%	5.6%
Widowed	4.1%	12.1%
Divorced	8.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.7%
Kindergarten	112	7.6%
Elementary school	890	60.7%
High school	313	21.4%
College / grad school	126	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	329	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,548	94.4%
Spanish	8	0.1%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,855	99.6%
Born in same state	5,845	99.5%
Born in different state	3,969	67.5%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,120	19.1%
Italian	715	12.2%
French	649	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.3%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35978

What city is ZIP code 35978 in?

ZIP code 35978 is primarily assigned to Henagar, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35978 in?

ZIP code 35978 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35978?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35978?

20% of residents in ZIP code 35978 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35978 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35978 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35978?

The median home value in ZIP code 35978 is $128,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35978 in?

ZIP code 35978 observes the CST timezone.