35097 ZIP Code — Locust Fork, AL

Blount County, Alabama

ZIP code 35097 is located in Locust Fork, Alabama, within Blount County. It covers approximately 7.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,930 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35097

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 $124,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,917. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,930

population

7.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Locust Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35133 Remlap (4.8 mi) 35049 Cleveland (5.3 mi) 35079 Hayden (8.5 mi) 35121 Oneonta (11.4 mi) 35126 Pinson (11.8 mi) 35091 Kimberly (12.2 mi) 35146 Springville (12.7 mi) 35180 Warrior (12.9 mi) 35077 Hanceville (14.1 mi) 35116 Morris (14.4 mi) 35031 Blountsville (15.6 mi) 35173 Trussville (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,930
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	7.90 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.8977
Longitude	-86.6242
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	58.1%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	28.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,930

Population

244

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$72,917

Median household income

$28,484

Per capita income

$124,700

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

807

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

141

45–54

175

110

55–59

138

60–64

114

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	15.3%
18 and over	1,634	84.7%
65 and over	346	17.9%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,902	97.5%
Two or more races	23	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	28.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$72,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,700
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	63.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	47.8%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.3%
Electricity	79.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	29	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	83	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	113	14.5%
Households with children under 18	315	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	28.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	26.9%
Married	73.8%	58.5%
Separated	2.4%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	8.0%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.7%
Kindergarten	10	3.4%
Elementary school	126	42.9%
High school	39	13.3%
College / grad school	111	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.8%

Retail trade 18.8%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Professional & management 9.4%

Other services 9.1%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	31.5%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,830	94.8%
Spanish	270	14.8%
Other Indo-European	270	14.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,618	83.8%
Born in same state	1,607	83.3%
Born in different state	1,339	69.4%
Foreign born	11	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	312	16.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	246	12.7%
French	175	9.1%
Italian	157	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.6%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35097

What city is ZIP code 35097 in?

ZIP code 35097 is primarily assigned to Locust Fork, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35097 in?

ZIP code 35097 falls within Blount County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35097 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 35097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35097?

11% 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 35097 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35097?

The median home value in ZIP code 35097 is $124,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 35097 in?

ZIP code 35097 observes the CST timezone.