35481 ZIP Code — Reform, AL

Pickens County, Alabama

ZIP code 35481 is located in Reform, Alabama, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 110.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35481

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $43,950. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 35481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,171

population

110.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reform	Acceptable
Reform	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35461 Ethelsville (9.3 mi) 35466 Gordo (10.8 mi) 35447 Carrollton (12 mi) 35576 Millport (12.5 mi) 35574 Kennedy (14.1 mi) 35458 Elrod (14.4 mi) 35457 Echola (17.6 mi) 39702 Columbus (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,171
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	110.59 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	33.4130
Longitude	-88.0381
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	61.5%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,171

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$43,950

Median household income

$23,505

Per capita income

$93,600

Median home value

$436

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,060

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

130

Under 5

137

5–9

10–14

123

15–19

130

117

20–24

124

209

25–34

221

35–44

205

45–54

217

126

55–59

134

111

60–64

117

190

65–74

201

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	667	21.0%
18 and over	2,504	79.0%
65 and over	611	19.3%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.5%

White 44.1%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,592	49.5%
White	1,418	44.1%
Two or more races	135	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.4%
Other race	26	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	24.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$43,950

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,600
Median rent / month	$436
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	52.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	23.4%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	270	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	499	37.8%
Households with children under 18	377	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	34.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	33.2%
Married	45.6%	39.4%
Separated	3.2%	2.4%
Widowed	4.4%	12.5%
Divorced	12.3%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	7.9%
Kindergarten	79	11.8%
Elementary school	132	19.8%
High school	204	30.5%
College / grad school	200	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 24.5%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 8.0%

Public administration 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Professional & management 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,904	91.6%
Spanish	46	1.6%
Other Indo-European	46	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,134	98.8%
Born in same state	3,105	97.9%
Born in different state	2,467	77.8%
Foreign born	29	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.2%
Not a US citizen	5	13.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	624	19.7%
French	182	5.7%
Italian	132	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35481

What city is ZIP code 35481 in?

ZIP code 35481 is primarily assigned to Reform, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35481 in?

ZIP code 35481 falls within Pickens County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35481?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 35481?

23% of residents in ZIP code 35481 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35481 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35481?

The median home value in ZIP code 35481 is $93,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 35481 in?

ZIP code 35481 observes the CST timezone.