35765 ZIP Code — Pisgah, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35765 is located in Pisgah, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 71.07 square miles and serves a population of 4,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35765

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 $148,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,146. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 35765 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,582

population

71.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pisgah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35978 Henagar (6.5 mi) 35744 Dutton (7.3 mi) 35752 Hollywood (8 mi) 35988 Sylvania (8.7 mi) 35981 Ider (10.6 mi) 35989 Valley Head (11.4 mi) 35986 Rainsville (11.5 mi) 35966 Flat Rock (11.6 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (12.6 mi) 35772 Stevenson (14 mi) 35771 Section (14.2 mi) 35979 Higdon (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,582
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	71.07 sq mi
Water area	4.97 sq mi
Latitude	34.6806
Longitude	-85.8235
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	47.8%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,582

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$61,146

Median household income

$27,532

Per capita income

$148,200

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,824

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

171

5–9

174

206

10–14

209

15–19

120

20–24

123

119

25–34

122

306

35–44

311

45–54

317

207

55–59

211

176

60–64

180

210

65–74

215

229

75–84

234

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,025	22.4%
18 and over	3,557	77.6%
65 and over	1,013	22.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,211	91.9%
Two or more races	270	5.9%
Asian	63	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.5%
Black or African American	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$61,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,200
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,062	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	58	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	281	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	312	18.2%
Households with children under 18	477	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	657	38.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	14.2%
Married	58.6%	64.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	13.7%	12.2%
Divorced	11.1%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	2.4%
Kindergarten	137	12.3%
Elementary school	588	52.6%
High school	112	10.0%
College / grad school	254	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 25.9%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	32.0%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,393	95.9%
Spanish	55	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	55	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,517	98.6%
Born in same state	4,514	98.5%
Born in different state	3,055	66.7%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.4%
Not a US citizen	42	64.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,202	26.2%
French	735	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	571	12.5%
English	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35765

What city is ZIP code 35765 in?

ZIP code 35765 is primarily assigned to Pisgah, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35765 in?

ZIP code 35765 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35765 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35765 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35765?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35765?

The median home value in ZIP code 35765 is $148,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35765 in?

ZIP code 35765 observes the CST timezone.