35131 ZIP Code — Ragland, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35131 is located in Ragland, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 70.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35131

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 $94,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,639. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35131 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,373

population

70.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ragland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35953 Ashville (6.4 mi) 35135 Riverside (7.2 mi) 35096 Lincoln (8.5 mi) 35125 Pell City (8.9 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (9.9 mi) 35120 Odenville (12.5 mi) 35987 Steele (13.6 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (14.6 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (14.9 mi) 35907 Gadsden (15.1 mi) 35146 Springville (15.3 mi) 35128 Pell City (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,373
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	70.78 sq mi
Water area	2.34 sq mi
Latitude	33.7273
Longitude	-86.1903
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	57.7%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,373

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$42,639

Median household income

$27,603

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

1,571

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

120

10–14

15–19

20–24

204

25–34

207

178

35–44

181

216

45–54

220

157

55–59

159

112

60–64

114

238

65–74

243

123

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	694	20.6%
18 and over	2,679	79.4%
65 and over	746	22.1%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Black or African American 6.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,991	87.6%
Black or African American	222	6.5%
Two or more races	132	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.2%
Other race	19	0.6%
Asian	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$42,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	39.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	73.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	688	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	49	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	303	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	366	26.0%
Households with children under 18	405	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	580	41.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	16.9%
Married	49.8%	53.6%
Separated	3.5%	1.0%
Widowed	2.4%	13.6%
Divorced	20.8%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.1%
Kindergarten	46	7.1%
Elementary school	383	58.8%
High school	150	23.0%
College / grad school	65	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 53.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,262	96.7%
Spanish	19	0.6%
Other Indo-European	19	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,345	99.2%
Born in same state	3,336	98.9%
Born in different state	2,820	83.6%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.8%
Not a US citizen	9	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	585	17.3%
French	420	12.5%
Italian	399	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	0.5%
Polish	17	0.5%
English	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35131

What city is ZIP code 35131 in?

ZIP code 35131 is primarily assigned to Ragland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35131 in?

ZIP code 35131 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35131 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35131?

21% of residents in ZIP code 35131 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35131 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35131 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35131?

The median home value in ZIP code 35131 is $94,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 35131 in?

ZIP code 35131 observes the CST timezone.