35148 ZIP Code — Sumiton, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35148 is located in Sumiton, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 6.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35148

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $52,991. Poverty affects 18% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,418

population

6.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sumiton	Acceptable
Sumiton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35062 Dora (2.6 mi) 35063 Empire (4.8 mi) 35550 Cordova (6.4 mi) 35073 Graysville (7.4 mi) 35130 Quinton (10 mi) 35071 Gardendale (11 mi) 35005 Adamsville (11.7 mi) 35504 Jasper (12.7 mi) 35033 Bremen (13.2 mi) 35180 Warrior (13.2 mi) 35580 Parrish (13.4 mi) 35501 Jasper (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,418
Population density	389 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	6.22 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.7567
Longitude	-87.0451
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	48.3%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,418

Population

389

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$52,991

Median household income

$25,446

Per capita income

$129,900

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

916

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

243

25–34

264

35–44

199

45–54

217

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

171

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	369	15.3%
18 and over	2,049	84.7%
65 and over	514	21.3%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,242	92.7%
Black or African American	125	5.2%
Two or more races	51	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$52,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,900
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	33.1%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.6%
Electricity	65.9%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	431	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	247	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	283	28.9%
Households with children under 18	173	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	375	38.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	22.3%
Married	39.7%	41.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	3.5%	12.9%
Divorced	24.6%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	7.2%
Kindergarten	22	5.1%
Elementary school	136	31.6%
High school	85	19.7%
College / grad school	157	36.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 16.7%

Construction 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	58.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,258	93.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,418	100.0%
Born in same state	2,418	100.0%
Born in different state	2,067	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	613	25.4%
Italian	523	21.6%
French	278	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.8%
Polish	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35148

What city is ZIP code 35148 in?

ZIP code 35148 is primarily assigned to Sumiton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35148 in?

ZIP code 35148 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35148?

10% 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 35148?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35148 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35148?

The median home value in ZIP code 35148 is $129,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 35148 in?

ZIP code 35148 observes the CST timezone.