35574 ZIP Code — Kennedy, AL

Lamar County, Alabama

ZIP code 35574 is located in Kennedy, Alabama, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 99.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35574

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 $139,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,386. 42% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 35574 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,346

population

99.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35574 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35574

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kennedy	Acceptable
Kennedy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35555 Fayette (8.9 mi) 35576 Millport (9.4 mi) 35592 Vernon (11.6 mi) 35481 Reform (14.1 mi) 35586 Sulligent (17.6 mi) 35542 Bankston (18.3 mi) 35461 Ethelsville (19.1 mi) 35458 Elrod (19.3 mi) 39766 Steens (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,346
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	99.39 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.6100
Longitude	-87.9775
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	52.2%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,346

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$52,386

Median household income

$30,212

Per capita income

$139,400

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

642

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	19.0%
18 and over	1,090	81.0%
65 and over	260	19.3%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Black or African American 8.4%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,219	90.6%
Black or African American	113	8.4%
Two or more races	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 20.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	20.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$52,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,400
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	54.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	149	26.7%
Households with children under 18	146	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	35.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	9.8%
Married	63.9%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.6%	10.2%
Divorced	15.5%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	186	77.8%
High school	4	1.7%
College / grad school	35	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.0%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Public administration 9.9%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Information 4.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	35.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,289	95.8%
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)	1,323	98.3%
Born in same state	1,314	97.6%
Born in different state	1,039	77.2%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.7%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	158	11.7%
Italian	120	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	6.9%
English	45	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	71.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35574

What city is ZIP code 35574 in?

ZIP code 35574 is primarily assigned to Kennedy, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35574 in?

ZIP code 35574 falls within Lamar County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35574?

7% 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 35574 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 35574 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35574 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 35574 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35574?

The median home value in ZIP code 35574 is $139,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35574 in?

ZIP code 35574 observes the CST timezone.