35135 ZIP Code — Riverside, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35135 is located in Riverside, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 7.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35135

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 $251,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35135 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,917

population

7.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35096 Lincoln (5 mi) 35125 Pell City (5.3 mi) 35131 Ragland (7.2 mi) 35128 Pell City (10.1 mi) 35054 Cropwell (10.7 mi) 35120 Odenville (11.7 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (11.9 mi) 35953 Ashville (13.4 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (14.6 mi) 36201 Anniston (16.7 mi) 35004 Moody (16.8 mi) 35178 Vincent (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,917
Population density	268 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	7.16 sq mi
Water area	1.87 sq mi
Latitude	33.6235
Longitude	-86.2030
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	50.9%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,917

Population

268

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$31,677

Per capita income

$251,000

Median home value

$1,130

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

683

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

152

130

35–44

164

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

125

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	20.7%
18 and over	1,521	79.3%
65 and over	381	19.9%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Black or African American 16.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,546	80.6%
Black or African American	315	16.4%
Two or more races	43	2.2%
Asian	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 26.4%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,000
Median rent / month	$1,130
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	26.2%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	90.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	108	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	298	38.5%
Households with children under 18	249	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	36.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	26.1%
Married	57.7%	39.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	0.1%	16.6%
Divorced	5.4%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.3%
Kindergarten	45	11.4%
Elementary school	156	39.4%
High school	79	19.9%
College / grad school	95	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Other services 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,790	93.4%
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)	1,917	100.0%
Born in same state	1,894	98.8%
Born in different state	1,603	83.6%
Foreign born	23	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	378	19.7%
Italian	183	9.5%
Arab	89	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	76	4%
Polish	25	1.3%
Norwegian	25	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35135

What city is ZIP code 35135 in?

ZIP code 35135 is primarily assigned to Riverside, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35135 in?

ZIP code 35135 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35135?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35135 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35135 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 35135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35135?

ZIP code 35135 has an estimated population of 1,917 residents, with a density of 268 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35135?

The median household income in ZIP code 35135 is $56,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35135 in?

ZIP code 35135 observes the CST timezone.