35987 ZIP Code — Steele, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35987 is located in Steele, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 60.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35987

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,039. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35987 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,599

population

60.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35987 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35987

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35987. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Steele	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35972 Gallant (5.3 mi) 35953 Ashville (7.3 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (8.8 mi) 35952 Altoona (9 mi) 35121 Oneonta (10.8 mi) 35907 Gadsden (13.1 mi) 35131 Ragland (13.6 mi) 35146 Springville (14.5 mi) 35954 Attalla (15.7 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (15.9 mi) 35956 Boaz (16.5 mi) 35980 Horton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,599
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	60.21 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.9183
Longitude	-86.2493
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	42.2%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,599

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$62,039

Median household income

$28,302

Per capita income

$123,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,020

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

155

10–14

145

15–19

20–24

162

25–34

152

145

35–44

136

168

45–54

157

55–59

60–64

228

65–74

214

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	717	27.6%
18 and over	1,882	72.4%
65 and over	591	22.7%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.3%

Hispanic or Latino 18%

Other race 12.8%

Two or more races 8.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,850	58.3%
Hispanic or Latino	572	18%
Other race	406	12.8%
Two or more races	264	8.3%
Black or African American	67	2.1%
Asian	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$62,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.4%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	621	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	119	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	209	21.6%
Households with children under 18	374	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	383	39.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	13.1%
Married	65.2%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	6.0%	11.8%
Divorced	3.7%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	5.1%
Kindergarten	6	0.9%
Elementary school	373	54.9%
High school	192	28.2%
College / grad school	74	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.7%

Retail trade 19.4%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 80.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,462	94.7%
Spanish	109	4.4%
Other Indo-European	109	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,487	95.7%
Born in same state	2,487	95.7%
Born in different state	2,099	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	112	4.3%
Not a US citizen	28	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	384	14.8%
French	303	11.7%
Italian	271	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35987

What city is ZIP code 35987 in?

ZIP code 35987 is primarily assigned to Steele, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35987 in?

ZIP code 35987 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35987?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35987?

24% of residents in ZIP code 35987 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35987 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 35987 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35987 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35987 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35987 in?

ZIP code 35987 observes the CST timezone.