35469 ZIP Code — Knoxville, AL

Greene County, Alabama

ZIP code 35469 is located in Knoxville, Alabama, within Greene County. It covers approximately 34.17 square miles and serves a population of 271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35469

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 $57,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,182. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 39% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 35469 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

271

population

34.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knoxville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	271
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	34.17 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.9719
Longitude	-87.7919
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	88.4%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

271

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$60,182

Median household income

$32,330

Per capita income

$57,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

40.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	31.7%
18 and over	185	68.3%
65 and over	113	41.7%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.2%

White 24.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	201	74.2%
White	66	24.4%
Two or more races	4	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.4%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 43.7%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	43.7%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$60,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 79.4%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	42.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	57.1%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.6%
3 bedrooms	94.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	84.1%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.3%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	16.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	43.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	39.7%
Households with children under 18	19	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	74.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	0.0%
Married	30.1%	30.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	48.7%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	69.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.5%

Some college, no degree 5.6%

Associate's degree 46.6%

Bachelor's degree 37.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	40.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.5%

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Construction 18.8%

Other services 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	37.5%
Sales & office	37.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 50.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 27.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	22.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	54.4%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	20.5%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	38.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	72.2%
65 and over	11.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.3%
Public insurance	83.8%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	185	68.3%
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)	271	100.0%
Born in same state	271	100.0%
Born in different state	261	96.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	11.4%
Italian	14	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35469

What city is ZIP code 35469 in?

ZIP code 35469 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35469 in?

ZIP code 35469 falls within Greene County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35469?

50% of residents in ZIP code 35469 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35469 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 35469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35469 have a large veteran population?

39% of civilians in ZIP code 35469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 35469 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 35469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35469 in?

ZIP code 35469 observes the CST timezone.