35150 ZIP Code — Sylacauga, AL

Talladega County, Alabama

ZIP code 35150 is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, within Talladega County. It covers approximately 61.09 square miles and serves a population of 17,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35150

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 $138,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $41,240. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35150 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,283

population

61.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sylacauga	Acceptable
Sylacauga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35151 Sylacauga (10.3 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (10.3 mi) 35044 Childersburg (10.8 mi) 35072 Goodwater (11.1 mi) 35014 Alpine (11.7 mi) 35160 Talladega (16.2 mi) 35078 Harpersville (16.6 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (17.4 mi) 35089 Kellyton (19.3 mi) 35178 Vincent (19.3 mi) 35183 Weogufka (19.7 mi) 35143 Shelby (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,283
Population density	283 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	61.09 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	33.1798
Longitude	-86.2258
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	62.6%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,283

Population

283

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$41,240

Median household income

$23,338

Per capita income

$138,300

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

5,336

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

435

Under 5

526

623

5–9

754

505

10–14

612

433

15–19

525

386

20–24

468

1,212

25–34

1,467

836

35–44

1,013

915

45–54

1,108

440

55–59

532

650

60–64

788

872

65–74

1,056

431

75–84

521

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,148	24.0%
18 and over	13,135	76.0%
65 and over	3,055	17.7%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.2%

Black or African American 32.5%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	10,731	61.2%
Black or African American	5,710	32.5%
Two or more races	546	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	264	1.5%
Other race	213	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	82	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$41,240

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,300
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.0%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,992	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	498	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,346	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,397	33.1%
Households with children under 18	2,367	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,153	29.8%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	28.0%
Married	50.2%	39.8%
Separated	1.7%	4.0%
Widowed	3.7%	10.3%
Divorced	10.9%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	360	8.7%
Kindergarten	322	7.8%
Elementary school	1,953	47.1%
High school	904	21.8%
College / grad school	607	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 25.6%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 56.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	663	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,322	94.4%
Spanish	91	0.6%
Other Indo-European	48	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,006	98.4%
Born in same state	16,926	97.9%
Born in different state	14,696	85.0%
Foreign born	80	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	277	1.6%
Not a US citizen	81	29.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,814	16.3%
Italian	1,849	10.7%
French	1,364	7.9%
English	102	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.2%
German	3	0%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35150

What city is ZIP code 35150 in?

ZIP code 35150 is primarily assigned to Sylacauga, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35150 in?

ZIP code 35150 falls within Talladega County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35150?

28% of residents in ZIP code 35150 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35150?

13% 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 35150 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35150?

The median home value in ZIP code 35150 is $138,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35150 in?

ZIP code 35150 observes the CST timezone.