35585 ZIP Code — Spruce Pine, AL

Franklin County, Alabama

ZIP code 35585 is located in Spruce Pine, Alabama, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 46.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35585 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,838

population

46.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spruce Pine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35581 Phil Campbell (6.6 mi) 35571 Hodges (7.8 mi) 35653 Russellville (9 mi) 35564 Hackleburg (10.9 mi) 35582 Red Bay (13 mi) 35654 Russellville (13.1 mi) 35593 Vina (13.8 mi) 35543 Bear Creek (15 mi) 35674 Tuscumbia (17.9 mi) 35570 Hamilton (18.2 mi) 35565 Haleyville (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,838
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	46.50 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.4155
Longitude	-87.8380
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,838

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$28,339

Per capita income

$209,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

630

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

116

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

132

119

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	666	36.2%
18 and over	1,172	63.8%
65 and over	242	13.2%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Black or African American 2.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,756	95.3%
Black or African American	46	2.5%
Two or more races	17	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	57.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	10.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 19.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	19.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	21.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	29.7%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	5.5%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	16.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.5%
Electricity	57.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	33	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	108	20.7%
Households with children under 18	249	47.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	36.1%
Average household size	3.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	32.6%
Married	64.9%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	9.9%
Divorced	2.6%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	323	49.5%
High school	145	22.2%
College / grad school	158	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Professional & management 15.8%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Wholesale trade 10.1%

Retail trade 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 6.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,677	91.2%
Spanish	89	5.3%
Other Indo-European	89	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,749	95.2%
Born in same state	1,749	95.2%
Born in different state	1,412	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	89	4.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	792	43.1%
French	158	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35585

What city is ZIP code 35585 in?

ZIP code 35585 is primarily assigned to Spruce Pine, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35585 in?

ZIP code 35585 falls within Franklin County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35585 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 35585 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 35585 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 35585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35585?

21% of residents in ZIP code 35585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35585?

ZIP code 35585 has an estimated population of 1,838 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35585 in?

ZIP code 35585 observes the CST timezone.