35581 ZIP Code — Phil Campbell, AL

Franklin County, Alabama

ZIP code 35581 is located in Phil Campbell, Alabama, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 120.53 square miles and serves a population of 5,904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35581

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,025. 40% 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 27 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35581 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,904

population

120.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phil Campbell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35585 Spruce Pine (6.6 mi) 35564 Hackleburg (10 mi) 35654 Russellville (10.3 mi) 35543 Bear Creek (10.7 mi) 35571 Hodges (12.2 mi) 35565 Haleyville (12.6 mi) 35653 Russellville (14.4 mi) 35651 Mount Hope (16.5 mi) 35570 Hamilton (18.9 mi) 35593 Vina (18.9 mi) 35582 Red Bay (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,904
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	120.53 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	34.3678
Longitude	-87.7382
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,904

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$48,025

Median household income

$22,632

Per capita income

$109,700

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

1,930

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

142

154

5–9

138

342

10–14

308

249

15–19

223

188

20–24

169

235

25–34

212

462

35–44

416

338

45–54

304

259

55–59

233

182

60–64

163

350

65–74

314

134

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,569	26.6%
18 and over	4,335	73.4%
65 and over	1,030	17.4%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,592	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	135	2.2%
Other race	132	2.2%
Two or more races	90	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	1.3%
Asian	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$48,025

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,700
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,246	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	134	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	201	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	354	18.3%
Households with children under 18	872	45.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	682	35.2%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	16.6%
Married	50.9%	60.2%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%
Widowed	5.3%	9.1%
Divorced	10.6%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	5.2%
Kindergarten	75	4.5%
Elementary school	787	46.8%
High school	500	29.7%
College / grad school	232	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Construction 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 2.5%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,605	94.9%
Spanish	78	1.4%
Other Indo-European	68	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,823	98.6%
Born in same state	5,810	98.4%
Born in different state	4,962	84.0%
Foreign born	13	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	81	1.4%
Not a US citizen	50	61.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,421	41%
French	616	10.4%
Italian	306	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.4%
Irish	4	0.1%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35581

What city is ZIP code 35581 in?

ZIP code 35581 is primarily assigned to Phil Campbell, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35581 in?

ZIP code 35581 falls within Franklin County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35581?

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 35581 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35581?

The median home value in ZIP code 35581 is $109,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 35581?

ZIP code 35581 has an estimated population of 5,904 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35581 in?

ZIP code 35581 observes the CST timezone.