35179 ZIP Code — Vinemont, AL

Cullman County, Alabama

ZIP code 35179 is located in Vinemont, Alabama, within Cullman County. It covers approximately 93.19 square miles and serves a population of 8,835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35179

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,434. 47% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 35179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,835

population

93.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vinemont	Acceptable
Vinemont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35622 Falkville (5.7 mi) 35058 Cullman (11.2 mi) 35640 Hartselle (11.2 mi) 35057 Cullman (11.5 mi) 35098 Logan (11.6 mi) 35621 Eva (13.1 mi) 35055 Cullman (13.9 mi) 35540 Addison (15.8 mi) 35540 Addison (15.8 mi) 35619 Danville (16.2 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (17 mi) 35019 Baileyton (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,835
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	93.19 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	34.2706
Longitude	-86.9410
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	46.3%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,835

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$62,434

Median household income

$30,838

Per capita income

$168,300

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

3,201

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

302

209

5–9

231

165

10–14

183

454

15–19

503

298

20–24

329

363

25–34

402

464

35–44

513

605

45–54

669

287

55–59

317

392

60–64

434

377

65–74

418

289

75–84

320

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,891	21.4%
18 and over	6,944	78.6%
65 and over	1,443	16.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Two or more races 8.7%

Other race 3.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,526	76%
Hispanic or Latino	1,071	10.8%
Two or more races	858	8.7%
Other race	327	3.3%
Black or African American	117	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$62,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,300
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	68.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,912	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	133	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	356	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	641	21.1%
Households with children under 18	970	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,047	34.4%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	22.2%
Married	55.5%	56.5%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	2.2%	8.3%
Divorced	11.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	2.6%
Kindergarten	48	2.7%
Elementary school	684	39.1%
High school	634	36.3%
College / grad school	337	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.2%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.2%

Professional & management 7.8%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	507	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,261	93.5%
Spanish	89	1.1%
Other Indo-European	82	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,607	97.4%
Born in same state	8,583	97.1%
Born in different state	6,689	75.7%
Foreign born	24	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	228	2.6%
Not a US citizen	181	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,064	23.4%
French	1,293	14.6%
Italian	903	10.2%
English	221	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35179

What city is ZIP code 35179 in?

ZIP code 35179 is primarily assigned to Vinemont, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35179 in?

ZIP code 35179 falls within Cullman County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35179 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 35179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35179 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35179?

The median home value in ZIP code 35179 is $168,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 35179?

ZIP code 35179 has an estimated population of 8,835 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35179 in?

ZIP code 35179 observes the CST timezone.