35572 ZIP Code — Houston, AL

Winston County, Alabama

ZIP code 35572 is located in Houston, Alabama, within Winston County. It covers approximately 78.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35572

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 $312,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,674.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 35572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,448

population

78.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35553 Double Springs (5.1 mi) 35540 Addison (5.7 mi) 35540 Addison (5.7 mi) 35541 Arley (9.9 mi) 35098 Logan (15.5 mi) 35575 Lynn (16.7 mi) 35619 Danville (17 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (17.2 mi) 35503 Jasper (17.3 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (17.8 mi) 35565 Haleyville (18 mi) 35057 Cullman (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,448
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	78.12 sq mi
Water area	3.08 sq mi
Latitude	34.1838
Longitude	-87.3018
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	48.8%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,448

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$65,674

Median household income

$30,559

Per capita income

$312,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,150

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

118

45–54

176

55–59

176

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	10.7%
18 and over	1,293	89.3%
65 and over	286	19.8%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,396	96.4%
Two or more races	36	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	59.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	9.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 42.3%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	42.3%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$65,674

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 44.2%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	44.2%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	71.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	515	79.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	42	6.4%
Households with children under 18	84	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	24.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	5.3%
Married	65.3%	82.1%
Separated	1.3%	4.9%
Widowed	3.8%	4.1%
Divorced	4.4%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.8%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	42.3%
High school	86	52.8%
College / grad school	8	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 26.6%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	40.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	12.6%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,448	100.0%
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)	1,448	100.0%
Born in same state	1,448	100.0%
Born in different state	1,057	73.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	188	13%
Italian	106	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	77	5.3%
English	27	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35572

What city is ZIP code 35572 in?

ZIP code 35572 is primarily assigned to Houston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35572 in?

ZIP code 35572 falls within Winston County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35572 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 35572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35572?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 35572?

The median home value in ZIP code 35572 is $312,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 35572?

ZIP code 35572 has an estimated population of 1,448 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35572 in?

ZIP code 35572 observes the CST timezone.