35587 ZIP Code — Townley, AL

Walker County, Alabama

ZIP code 35587 is located in Townley, Alabama, within Walker County. It covers approximately 49.15 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35587

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,288. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 35587 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

734

population

49.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35587 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35587

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35587. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Townley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35549 Carbon Hill (6 mi) 35501 Jasper (9.3 mi) 35579 Oakman (10.7 mi) 35580 Parrish (11.9 mi) 35503 Jasper (12.7 mi) 35578 Nauvoo (13.4 mi) 35546 Berry (13.5 mi) 35542 Bankston (14.8 mi) 35554 Eldridge (15.6 mi) 35550 Cordova (17 mi) 35504 Jasper (17.4 mi) 35575 Lynn (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	49.15 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.7873
Longitude	-87.4425
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	75.0%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$40,288

Median household income

$21,248

Per capita income

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

364

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	15.5%
18 and over	620	84.5%
65 and over	186	25.3%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	727	99%
Two or more races	7	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	53.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
Median income	$40,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.4%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	40.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	33.4%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	69.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	15.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	42	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	92	29.3%
Households with children under 18	46	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	46.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	10.7%
Married	47.2%	54.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	30.7%
Divorced	11.3%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%

Some HS, no diploma 21.9%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	39.3%
Kindergarten	16	18.0%
Elementary school	38	42.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Construction 23.7%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Public administration 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.1%
Service	37.5%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	72.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	674	91.8%
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)	734	100.0%
Born in same state	734	100.0%
Born in different state	630	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	456	62.1%
Italian	65	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	4.2%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35587

What city is ZIP code 35587 in?

ZIP code 35587 is primarily assigned to Townley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35587 in?

ZIP code 35587 falls within Walker County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35587?

5% 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 35587 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 35587 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35587 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 35587 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35587?

The median household income in ZIP code 35587 is $40,288, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35587 in?

ZIP code 35587 observes the CST timezone.