35755 ZIP Code — Langston, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35755 is located in Langston, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 17.72 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35755

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $39,471. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 35755 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

404

population

17.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35755 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35755

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35755. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Langston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35769 Scottsboro (4.8 mi) 35771 Section (6.8 mi) 35971 Fyffe (9.8 mi) 35974 Geraldine (11.3 mi) 35747 Grant (11.6 mi) 35776 Woodville (11.9 mi) 35951 Albertville (11.9 mi) 35744 Dutton (13.5 mi) 35963 Dawson (15 mi) 35962 Crossville (15.2 mi) 35976 Guntersville (16 mi) 35760 New Hope (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	17.72 sq mi
Water area	17.41 sq mi
Latitude	34.5070
Longitude	-86.1197
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	57.1%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$39,471

Median household income

$34,058

Per capita income

$270,800

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

37.1%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	5.9%
18 and over	380	94.1%
65 and over	138	34.2%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	397	97.5%
Black or African American	4	1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.7%
Other race	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 21.3%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.3%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$39,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 29.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,800
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	57.1%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	80.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	50	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	36	17.4%
Households with children under 18	27	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	39.1%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	16.4%
Married	67.5%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	3.6%	5.0%
Divorced	21.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	31.8%
High school	15	68.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.5%

Retail trade 19.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Construction 11.5%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.9%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 37.1%

Under 18 years 70.8%

18 and over 35.0%

Married-couple families 21.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	53.0%
High cholesterol	46.2%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	12.5%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	43.6%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.8%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.8%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	402	99.5%
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)	404	100.0%
Born in same state	404	100.0%
Born in different state	184	45.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	72	17.8%
French	50	12.4%
Irish	11	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	2.5%
German	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35755

What city is ZIP code 35755 in?

ZIP code 35755 is primarily assigned to Langston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35755 in?

ZIP code 35755 falls within Marshall County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35755?

37% of residents in ZIP code 35755 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35755 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 35755 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35755 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 35755 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35755?

Health data for ZIP code 35755 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35755 in?

ZIP code 35755 observes the CST timezone.