35766 ZIP Code — Princeton, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35766 is located in Princeton, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 35.86 square miles and serves a population of 245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35766

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $77,396.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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.

245

population

35.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35751 Hollytree (4.5 mi) 35745 Estillfork (5.5 mi) 35761 New Market (7.8 mi) 35768 Scottsboro (11.8 mi) 35748 Gurley (12.2 mi) 37345 Huntland (12.5 mi) 35764 Paint Rock (12.5 mi) 37328 Elora (12.7 mi) 35811 Huntsville (14.2 mi) 35776 Woodville (15.5 mi) 35741 Brownsboro (15.6 mi) 37306 Belvidere (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	245
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	35.86 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.8740
Longitude	-86.2641
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	52.2%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

245

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$77,396

Median household income

$29,902

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

60.0%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

15.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	15.9%
18 and over	206	84.1%
65 and over	18	7.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	231	94.3%
Two or more races	14	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	36.5%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
Median income	$77,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 52.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	60.0%
Renter occupied	40.0%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	22.5%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	52.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.9%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	23	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	8	9.4%
Households with children under 18	24	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	17.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	5.2%
Married	43.5%	50.0%
Separated	9.6%	26.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.4%
Divorced	10.4%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 69.7%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	12.2%
Elementary school	24	58.5%
High school	5	12.2%
College / grad school	7	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Professional & management 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	23.3%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	245	100.0%
Born in same state	245	100.0%
Born in different state	148	60.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	141	57.6%
Italian	35	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35766

What city is ZIP code 35766 in?

ZIP code 35766 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35766 in?

ZIP code 35766 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35766?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35766?

The median home value in ZIP code 35766 is $84,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 35766?

ZIP code 35766 has an estimated population of 245 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35766?

The median household income in ZIP code 35766 is $77,396, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35766 in?

ZIP code 35766 observes the CST timezone.