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Franklin County
Hodges, AL
35571
35571 ZIP Code — Hodges, AL
Franklin County, Alabama
ZIP code 35571 is located in
Hodges ,
Alabama ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 62.15 square miles and serves a population of
772 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 256/938 .
About ZIP code 35571
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,977. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 35571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
772
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
62.15 sq mi
Water area
1.69 sq mi
Latitude
34.3514
Longitude
-87.9510
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
256/938
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
57.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
30.7%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
10.8%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.9%
1.1%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$48,977
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 229 29.7% 18 and over 543 70.3% 65 and over 140 18.1% Median age 36.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
57.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
30.7%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
10.8%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.9%
1.1%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.3% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 22.1% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 13.2% $75k–$100k 8.9% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 0.4% Median income $48,977
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,700 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 88.3% Renter occupied 11.7% Vacant 30.1% Single-family detached 71.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.4% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.2% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 18.9% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 1.0% 1960–1969 33.3% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 9.0% 3 bedrooms 55.2% 4 bedrooms 19.4% 5+ bedrooms 9.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 32.4% 2 vehicles 42.3% 3 or more 24.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.4% Electricity 27.4% Propane / LP gas 25.3% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 120 42.7% Cohabiting couple 16 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 41 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 104 37.0% Households with children under 18 100 35.6% Households with seniors (65+) 121 43.1% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.2% 7.5% Married 44.6% 48.5% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 2.5% 20.7% Divorced 15.8% 21.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.2% Bachelor's or higher 9.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 17.3% Kindergarten 21 8.2% Elementary school 106 41.6% High school 34 13.3% College / grad school 50 19.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Transportation & utilities
15.4%
Public administration
6.2%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.2% Service 19.8% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 19.8% Production & transportation 19.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.7% Government 13.6% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.9% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
76.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.6% Retirement income 33.1% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 21.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 41.5% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 33.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 31.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.8% Depression 28.0% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 18.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.8% 65 and over 56.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.9% Public insurance 43.3% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 696 90.2% 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) 770 99.7% Born in same state 769 99.6% Born in different state 595 77.1% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 315 40.8% French 52 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 19 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.4% Internet access 82.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35571
What city is ZIP code 35571 in?
ZIP code 35571 is primarily assigned to Hodges, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35571 in?
ZIP code 35571 falls within Franklin County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35571?
29% of residents in ZIP code 35571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35571?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 35571 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 35571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 35571 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 35571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 35571 in?
ZIP code 35571 observes the CST timezone.
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