35672 ZIP Code — Town Creek, AL

Lawrence County, Alabama

ZIP code 35672 is located in Town Creek, Alabama, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 135.83 square miles and serves a population of 5,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35672

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,204. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35672 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,387

population

135.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35672 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35672

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Town Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35618 Courtland (6.1 mi) 35646 Leighton (8.2 mi) 35643 Hillsboro (10.3 mi) 35661 Muscle Shoals (13 mi) 35650 Moulton (13.2 mi) 35651 Mount Hope (13.6 mi) 35652 Rogersville (14.9 mi) 35673 Trinity (15.4 mi) 35654 Russellville (17.3 mi) 35611 Athens (18.1 mi) 35645 Killen (19 mi) 35632 Florence (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,387
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	135.83 sq mi
Water area	7.77 sq mi
Latitude	34.6420
Longitude	-87.3899
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	48.7%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,387

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$53,204

Median household income

$30,565

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

$636

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,209

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

135

196

5–9

184

246

10–14

232

185

15–19

175

117

20–24

111

349

25–34

329

290

35–44

272

278

45–54

261

223

55–59

210

264

60–64

249

306

65–74

287

161

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,391	25.8%
18 and over	3,996	74.2%
65 and over	938	17.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.1%

Black or African American 14.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,590	66.1%
Black or African American	808	14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	527	9.7%
Two or more races	447	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	44	0.8%
Other race	8	0.1%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	51.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$53,204

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$636
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.8%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,060	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	90	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	404	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	592	27.6%
Households with children under 18	627	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	676	31.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	25.4%
Married	55.2%	51.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%
Widowed	10.7%	13.2%
Divorced	7.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.5%
Kindergarten	59	4.4%
Elementary school	710	53.0%
High school	327	24.4%
College / grad school	209	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 9.7%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,109	94.8%
Spanish	20	0.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,372	99.7%
Born in same state	5,372	99.7%
Born in different state	4,868	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,178	21.9%
Italian	589	10.9%
French	186	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	0.4%
English	13	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35672

What city is ZIP code 35672 in?

ZIP code 35672 is primarily assigned to Town Creek, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35672 in?

ZIP code 35672 falls within Lawrence County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35672?

13% 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 35672?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35672 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35672 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35672?

The median home value in ZIP code 35672 is $121,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35672 in?

ZIP code 35672 observes the CST timezone.