35772 ZIP Code — Stevenson, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35772 is located in Stevenson, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 164.23 square miles and serves a population of 4,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35772

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 $123,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $38,333. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,855

population

164.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stevenson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35752 Hollywood (8.4 mi) 35740 Bridgeport (9.2 mi) 35768 Scottsboro (11.4 mi) 35966 Flat Rock (12.8 mi) 37376 Sherwood (13.5 mi) 35765 Pisgah (14 mi) 35958 Bryant (15.3 mi) 35745 Estillfork (16 mi) 35979 Higdon (17.7 mi) 35744 Dutton (18.1 mi) 35981 Ider (19 mi) 35978 Henagar (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,855
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	164.23 sq mi
Water area	7.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.8678
Longitude	-85.9164
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	60.3%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,855

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$38,333

Median household income

$23,413

Per capita income

$123,200

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,796

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

196

5–9

253

157

10–14

203

15–19

126

20–24

163

278

25–34

359

219

35–44

284

345

45–54

445

141

55–59

182

128

60–64

165

260

65–74

337

126

75–84

163

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,094	22.5%
18 and over	3,761	77.5%
65 and over	922	19.0%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Black or African American 11%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,924	77%
Black or African American	560	11%
Two or more races	249	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	242	4.7%
Other race	107	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
Median income	$38,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,200
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	84.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	924	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	159	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	320	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	487	25.8%
Households with children under 18	598	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	622	32.9%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	25.4%
Married	60.0%	43.5%
Separated	2.8%	4.5%
Widowed	4.7%	10.9%
Divorced	8.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	1.6%
Kindergarten	101	10.1%
Elementary school	653	65.2%
High school	89	8.9%
College / grad school	143	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.3%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Retail trade 3.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 59.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,648	95.7%
Spanish	54	1.2%
Other Indo-European	54	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,740	97.6%
Born in same state	4,733	97.5%
Born in different state	3,225	66.4%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	115	2.4%
Not a US citizen	6	5.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	710	14.6%
Italian	414	8.5%
French	314	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.6%
German	18	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35772

What city is ZIP code 35772 in?

ZIP code 35772 is primarily assigned to Stevenson, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35772 in?

ZIP code 35772 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35772?

29% of residents in ZIP code 35772 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35772?

11% 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 35772 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35772?

The median home value in ZIP code 35772 is $123,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35772 in?

ZIP code 35772 observes the CST timezone.