35578 ZIP Code — Nauvoo, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35578 is located in Nauvoo, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 121.15 square miles and serves a population of 5,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35578

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,500. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 35578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,029

population

121.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nauvoo	Acceptable
Nauvoo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35575 Lynn (5.8 mi) 35549 Carbon Hill (10.4 mi) 35503 Jasper (10.8 mi) 35554 Eldridge (11.5 mi) 35553 Double Springs (13.4 mi) 35587 Townley (13.4 mi) 35548 Brilliant (16 mi) 35501 Jasper (16.4 mi) 35594 Winfield (17 mi) 35572 Houston (17.8 mi) 35565 Haleyville (18.1 mi) 35504 Jasper (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,029
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	121.15 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	33.9777
Longitude	-87.4880
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	61.2%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,029

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$49,500

Median household income

$27,334

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

$1,004

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

2,072

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

161

149

5–9

149

10–14

206

15–19

207

255

20–24

256

138

25–34

139

308

35–44

310

363

45–54

365

117

55–59

118

173

60–64

173

353

65–74

354

163

75–84

164

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,075	21.4%
18 and over	3,954	78.6%
65 and over	1,111	22.1%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,755	93.9%
Two or more races	156	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.8%
Black or African American	41	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	34	0.7%
Other race	34	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$49,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$1,004
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,030	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	69	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	343	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	564	28.1%
Households with children under 18	602	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	814	40.6%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	19.8%
Married	51.1%	47.9%
Separated	1.4%	3.0%
Widowed	3.5%	14.0%
Divorced	12.6%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.0%
Kindergarten	26	2.8%
Elementary school	302	32.4%
High school	315	33.8%
College / grad school	270	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	288	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	58.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	24.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,708	93.6%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,015	99.7%
Born in same state	5,005	99.5%
Born in different state	4,074	81.0%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,943	38.6%
Italian	494	9.8%
French	227	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	69	1.4%
Polish	28	0.6%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35578

What city is ZIP code 35578 in?

ZIP code 35578 is primarily assigned to Nauvoo, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35578 in?

ZIP code 35578 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35578 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 35578 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35578?

12% 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 35578 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35578 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35578?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35578 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35578 in?

ZIP code 35578 observes the CST timezone.