35136 ZIP Code — Rockford, AL

Coosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35136 is located in Rockford, Alabama, within Coosa County. It covers approximately 217.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35136

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 $125,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,221. 49% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35136 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,009

population

217.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35183 Weogufka (7.9 mi) 36026 Equality (12.1 mi) 35089 Kellyton (13.5 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (13.5 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (13.5 mi) 36080 Titus (13.6 mi) 35046 Clanton (16.5 mi) 36091 Verbena (17.3 mi) 35072 Goodwater (18 mi) 36092 Wetumpka (19.7 mi) 36051 Marbury (20 mi) 35150 Sylacauga (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,009
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	217.48 sq mi
Water area	4.75 sq mi
Latitude	32.8935
Longitude	-86.2725
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	64.5%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,009

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$55,221

Median household income

$28,106

Per capita income

$125,800

Median home value

$365

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,113

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

113

35–44

101

176

45–54

194

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

135

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	16.7%
18 and over	1,674	83.3%
65 and over	505	25.1%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Black or African American 16.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,627	81%
Black or African American	326	16.2%
Two or more races	56	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$55,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,800
Median rent / month	$365
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.9%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	61.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	140	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	212	26.9%
Households with children under 18	180	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	43.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	22.8%
Married	48.9%	41.3%
Separated	5.5%	7.0%
Widowed	0.2%	8.3%
Divorced	18.6%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.1%
Kindergarten	18	4.7%
Elementary school	178	46.0%
High school	129	33.3%
College / grad school	46	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Construction 8.4%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Retail trade 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	18.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,970	98.1%
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)	2,008	100.0%
Born in same state	1,995	99.3%
Born in different state	1,459	72.6%
Foreign born	13	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	271	13.5%
Arab	99	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	4.7%
English	29	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35136

What city is ZIP code 35136 in?

ZIP code 35136 is primarily assigned to Rockford, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35136 in?

ZIP code 35136 falls within Coosa County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35136 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 35136 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35136 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 35136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35136?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35136 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35136 in?

ZIP code 35136 observes the CST timezone.