35586 ZIP Code — Sulligent, AL

Lamar County, Alabama

ZIP code 35586 is located in Sulligent, Alabama, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 178.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35586

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,100. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,703

population

178.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sulligent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35592 Vernon (6.2 mi) 35544 Beaverton (8.6 mi) 38844 Gattman (8.9 mi) 38848 Greenwood Springs (13.5 mi) 35552 Detroit (13.8 mi) 39740 Caledonia (15 mi) 35563 Guin (15.4 mi) 35574 Kennedy (17.6 mi) 35576 Millport (18.4 mi) 39746 Hamilton (18.4 mi) 38821 Amory (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,703
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	178.14 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	33.8406
Longitude	-88.1071
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	62.4%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,703

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$44,100

Median household income

$21,553

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

$498

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,567

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

164

114

5–9

122

168

10–14

182

134

15–19

145

120

20–24

129

25–34

103

272

35–44

293

190

45–54

205

55–59

111

60–64

120

225

65–74

243

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,130	30.5%
18 and over	2,573	69.5%
65 and over	706	19.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,392	90%
Black or African American	185	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.7%
Other race	64	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	1.2%
Two or more races	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	58.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$44,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$498
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	53.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	691	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	54	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	190	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	345	27.0%
Households with children under 18	480	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	506	39.5%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	21.6%
Married	60.5%	52.6%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%
Widowed	10.1%	15.4%
Divorced	4.3%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	9.1%
Kindergarten	17	1.9%
Elementary school	456	49.7%
High school	237	25.8%
College / grad school	124	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.2%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 14.9%

Other services 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Construction 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	37.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,387	91.5%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,676	99.3%
Born in same state	3,657	98.8%
Born in different state	1,760	47.5%
Foreign born	19	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.7%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	364	9.8%
Arab	354	9.6%
Italian	320	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.4%
German	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35586

What city is ZIP code 35586 in?

ZIP code 35586 is primarily assigned to Sulligent, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35586 in?

ZIP code 35586 falls within Lamar County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35586 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 35586 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35586?

10% 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 35586 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 35586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35586?

The median home value in ZIP code 35586 is $88,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35586 in?

ZIP code 35586 observes the CST timezone.