35670 ZIP Code — Somerville, AL

Morgan County, Alabama

ZIP code 35670 is located in Somerville, Alabama, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 98.57 square miles and serves a population of 7,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35670

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 $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,284) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35670 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,181

population

98.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35775 Valhermoso Springs (5.9 mi) 35621 Eva (8.4 mi) 35754 Laceys Spring (8.6 mi) 35640 Hartselle (10.7 mi) 35824 Huntsville (11.9 mi) 35898 Huntsville (12 mi) 35622 Falkville (12.8 mi) 35756 Madison (13.1 mi) 35603 Decatur (13.3 mi) 35019 Baileyton (13.4 mi) 35175 Union Grove (13.7 mi) 35813 Huntsville (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,181
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	98.57 sq mi
Water area	1.73 sq mi
Latitude	34.4743
Longitude	-86.7502
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	49.3%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,181

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$52,284

Median household income

$29,487

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,481

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

228

Under 5

212

241

5–9

225

338

10–14

315

171

15–19

160

180

20–24

167

431

25–34

402

653

35–44

608

465

45–54

432

188

55–59

176

236

60–64

219

317

65–74

296

201

75–84

188

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,802	25.1%
18 and over	5,379	74.9%
65 and over	1,134	15.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 3.5%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,548	90.1%
Black or African American	252	3.5%
Two or more races	233	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	87	1.2%
Other race	58	0.8%
Asian	51	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	47.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$52,284

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,172	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	246	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	569	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	544	21.5%
Households with children under 18	873	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	824	32.6%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	18.3%
Married	48.1%	55.2%
Separated	7.9%	3.4%
Widowed	3.7%	9.5%
Divorced	13.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	2.6%
Kindergarten	21	1.3%
Elementary school	1,052	63.5%
High school	315	19.0%
College / grad school	226	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Construction 13.8%

Professional & management 13.4%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	33.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 60.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	482	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,741	93.9%
Spanish	7	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,049	98.2%
Born in same state	7,012	97.6%
Born in different state	4,998	69.6%
Foreign born	37	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	132	1.8%
Not a US citizen	59	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,461	20.3%
Italian	752	10.5%
French	630	8.8%
English	30	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	0.2%
Irish	13	0.2%
Dutch	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35670

What city is ZIP code 35670 in?

ZIP code 35670 is primarily assigned to Somerville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35670 in?

ZIP code 35670 falls within Morgan County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35670?

27% of residents in ZIP code 35670 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35670?

The median home value in ZIP code 35670 is $152,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 35670?

ZIP code 35670 has an estimated population of 7,181 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35670?

The median household income in ZIP code 35670 is $52,284, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35670 in?

ZIP code 35670 observes the CST timezone.