35646 ZIP Code — Leighton, AL

Colbert County, Alabama

ZIP code 35646 is located in Leighton, Alabama, within Colbert County. It covers approximately 90.38 square miles and serves a population of 4,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35646

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,837. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 8% 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 35646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,038

population

90.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leighton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35661 Muscle Shoals (7.3 mi) 35672 Town Creek (8.2 mi) 35660 Sheffield (12.2 mi) 35632 Florence (12.4 mi) 35674 Tuscumbia (12.4 mi) 35630 Florence (13.5 mi) 35618 Courtland (13.7 mi) 35654 Russellville (13.9 mi) 35651 Mount Hope (15.1 mi) 35645 Killen (16.2 mi) 35634 Florence (16.6 mi) 35643 Hillsboro (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,038
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	90.38 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	34.6684
Longitude	-87.5301
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	52.6%	51.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,038

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$54,837

Median household income

$33,565

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,920

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

136

15–19

130

20–24

153

25–34

146

209

35–44

198

271

45–54

257

346

55–59

328

135

60–64

129

367

65–74

348

147

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	521	12.9%
18 and over	3,517	87.1%
65 and over	1,054	26.1%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.4%

Black or African American 28.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,773	68.4%
Black or African American	1,142	28.2%
Two or more races	84	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.4%
Other race	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	51.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$54,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	60.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	926	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	130	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	339	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	324	18.8%
Households with children under 18	316	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	766	44.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	20.3%
Married	46.9%	54.3%
Separated	9.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.0%	9.2%
Divorced	14.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.2%
Kindergarten	9	1.8%
Elementary school	272	53.2%
High school	185	36.2%
College / grad school	34	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.1%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Public administration 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Construction 9.6%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Retail trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 35.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	265	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,965	98.2%
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)	4,038	100.0%
Born in same state	4,038	100.0%
Born in different state	3,458	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,211	30%
Italian	355	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	230	5.7%
English	88	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35646

What city is ZIP code 35646 in?

ZIP code 35646 is primarily assigned to Leighton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35646 in?

ZIP code 35646 falls within Colbert County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35646 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35646 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35646?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35646 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 35646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35646 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35646 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35646 in?

ZIP code 35646 observes the CST timezone.