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Walker County
Sipsey, AL
35584
35584 ZIP Code — Sipsey, AL
Walker County, Alabama
ZIP code 35584 is located in
Sipsey ,
Alabama ,
within Walker County .
It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of
211 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35584
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 $51,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $23,750. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 35584 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
211
Population density
377 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
33.8198
Longitude
-87.0831
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.4%
53.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
31.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
1.0%
14.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$23,750
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 6 2.8% 18 and over 205 97.2% 65 and over 47 22.3% Median age 53.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
39.3%
Group Count % White 128 60.7% Black or African American 83 39.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.4%
53.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
31.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
1.0%
14.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 25.8% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 28.9% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 3.1% $50k–$75k 11.3% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 10.3% Median income $23,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $51,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 66.0% Renter occupied 34.0% Vacant 26.5% Single-family detached 67.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.8% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.5% 1990–1999 14.4% 1980–1989 6.8% 1970–1979 26.5% 1960–1969 18.9% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 11.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 46.2% 3 bedrooms 41.7% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.4% 1 vehicle 36.1% 2 vehicles 27.8% 3 or more 23.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.2% Electricity 88.7% Propane / LP gas 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 33 34.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 31 32.0% Female householder, no spouse 33 34.0% Households with children under 18 8 8.2% Households with seniors (65+) 38 39.2% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.8% 23.3% Married 36.0% 47.7% Separated 0.0% 4.7% Widowed 2.4% 11.6% Divorced 4.8% 12.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
41.4%
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 52.5% Bachelor's or higher 2.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 6 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
22.6%
Education & healthcare
12.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Public administration
6.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.9% Service 29.0% Sales & office 8.1% Natural resources & construction 30.6% Production & transportation 19.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.7% Government 6.5% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.1% Carpool 12.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.4% Retirement income 29.9% Supplemental Security 10.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.9% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 16.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 46.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 40.5% 65 and over 74.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.0% Public insurance 52.6% No insurance 22.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 211 100.0% 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) 211 100.0% Born in same state 205 97.2% Born in different state 183 86.7% Foreign born 6 2.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 87 41.2% Italian 22 10.4%
Ancestry Count % French 3 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.0% Internet access 68.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35584
What city is ZIP code 35584 in?
ZIP code 35584 is primarily assigned to Sipsey, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35584 in?
ZIP code 35584 falls within Walker County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35584?
2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 35584 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 35584 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35584?
21% of residents in ZIP code 35584 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35584?
The median household income in ZIP code 35584 is $23,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35584 in?
ZIP code 35584 observes the CST timezone.
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