35980 ZIP Code — Horton, AL

Marshall County, Alabama

ZIP code 35980 is located in Horton, Alabama, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 55.03 square miles and serves a population of 6,420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35980

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,720. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35980 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,420

population

55.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35980 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35980

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Horton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35950 Albertville (8.9 mi) 35952 Altoona (9.9 mi) 35957 Boaz (10.3 mi) 35031 Blountsville (11.2 mi) 35976 Guntersville (12.2 mi) 35016 Arab (12.7 mi) 35956 Boaz (12.8 mi) 35083 Holly Pond (12.9 mi) 35972 Gallant (14.4 mi) 35087 Joppa (15.2 mi) 35121 Oneonta (15.6 mi) 35951 Albertville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,420
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	55.03 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	34.1675
Longitude	-86.3755
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	50.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	30.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,420

Population

117

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$55,720

Median household income

$23,899

Per capita income

$156,900

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,854

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

331

Under 5

310

212

5–9

199

291

10–14

272

301

15–19

281

192

20–24

179

388

25–34

362

409

35–44

382

409

45–54

382

189

55–59

176

191

60–64

178

289

65–74

270

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,020	31.5%
18 and over	4,400	68.5%
65 and over	786	12.2%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Two or more races 7.5%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,405	76.7%
Hispanic or Latino	628	8.9%
Two or more races	528	7.5%
Other race	246	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	209	3%
Black or African American	18	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	50.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	30.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$55,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,900
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	35.8%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,243	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	73	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	367	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	323	16.1%
Households with children under 18	869	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	525	26.2%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	17.3%
Married	50.6%	60.2%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%
Widowed	3.5%	7.0%
Divorced	11.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.0%
Kindergarten	83	5.0%
Elementary school	758	45.4%
High school	462	27.7%
College / grad school	300	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 11.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 55.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,779	90.0%
Spanish	735	12.7%
Other Indo-European	730	12.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,860	91.3%
Born in same state	5,835	90.9%
Born in different state	5,069	79.0%
Foreign born	25	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	560	8.7%
Not a US citizen	198	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,183	34%
Italian	469	7.3%
French	369	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	75	1.2%
English	30	0.5%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35980

What city is ZIP code 35980 in?

ZIP code 35980 is primarily assigned to Horton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35980 in?

ZIP code 35980 falls within Marshall County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35980 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 35980 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35980?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35980 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35980 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35980 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35980?

The median home value in ZIP code 35980 is $156,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 35980 in?

ZIP code 35980 observes the CST timezone.