35984 ZIP Code — Mentone, AL

De Kalb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35984 is located in Mentone, Alabama, within De Kalb County. It covers approximately 71.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35984

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,078) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35984 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,489

population

71.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35984 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35984

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35984. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mentone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35989 Valley Head (5.4 mi) 30731 Menlo (6.7 mi) 35978 Henagar (9.8 mi) 35981 Ider (11.1 mi) 35988 Sylvania (11.9 mi) 35967 Fort Payne (12.8 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (13.3 mi) 35973 Gaylesville (13.3 mi) 35986 Rainsville (14.7 mi) 30730 Lyerly (15.8 mi) 30753 Trion (16 mi) 35765 Pisgah (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,489
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	71.33 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.5597
Longitude	-85.5784
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	56.8%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.4%	2.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,489

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$41,078

Median household income

$40,598

Per capita income

$143,400

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,338

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

151

60–64

119

185

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	7.5%
18 and over	1,377	92.5%
65 and over	528	35.5%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 5%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,369	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	78	5%
Other race	78	5%
Asian	21	1.3%
Two or more races	17	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	11.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.4%	2.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$41,078

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,400
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	48.4%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	26.9%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	41.4%
Wood	11.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	431	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	227	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	98	12.6%
Households with children under 18	95	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	383	49.2%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	15.7%
Married	57.0%	64.0%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	9.2%	7.7%
Divorced	18.1%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	17.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	64.4%
High school	6	8.2%
College / grad school	7	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Construction 10.9%

Other services 10.5%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Public administration 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	41.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,440	96.7%
Spanish	29	2.0%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,440	96.7%
Born in same state	1,440	96.7%
Born in different state	817	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.3%
Not a US citizen	29	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	355	23.8%
Arab	166	11.1%
Italian	95	6.4%
English	45	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35984

What city is ZIP code 35984 in?

ZIP code 35984 is primarily assigned to Mentone, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35984 in?

ZIP code 35984 falls within De Kalb County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35984 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 35984 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35984 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 35984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35984?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35984 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35984?

The median home value in ZIP code 35984 is $143,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35984 in?

ZIP code 35984 observes the CST timezone.