35184 ZIP Code — West Blocton, AL

Bibb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35184 is located in West Blocton, Alabama, within Bibb County. It covers approximately 142.60 square miles and serves a population of 6,153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35184

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,172. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35184 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,153

population

142.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35184 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35184

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35184. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Blocton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35188 Woodstock (4.6 mi) 35490 Vance (7.7 mi) 35035 Brierfield (11.4 mi) 35111 Mc Calla (12.7 mi) 35453 Cottondale (12.9 mi) 35453 Cottondale (12.9 mi) 35042 Centreville (14.1 mi) 35034 Brent (14.9 mi) 35456 Duncanville (15.1 mi) 35444 Brookwood (15.6 mi) 35115 Montevallo (15.8 mi) 35114 Alabaster (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,153
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	142.60 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.1193
Longitude	-87.1668
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	55.5%	50.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,153

Population

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$44,172

Median household income

$24,051

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,062

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

151

Under 5

141

351

5–9

327

201

10–14

186

237

15–19

221

137

20–24

128

604

25–34

561

411

35–44

382

284

45–54

263

235

55–59

218

163

60–64

152

222

65–74

207

131

75–84

121

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,612	26.2%
18 and over	4,541	73.8%
65 and over	800	13.0%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Black or African American 11.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,175	83.8%
Black or African American	711	11.5%
Two or more races	243	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.4%
Asian	24	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	50.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$44,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	74.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,086	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	82	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	466	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	329	16.8%
Households with children under 18	675	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	27.5%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	28.6%
Married	47.5%	50.1%
Separated	3.2%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	12.1%
Divorced	19.2%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	137	8.3%
Kindergarten	278	16.8%
Elementary school	752	45.3%
High school	276	16.6%
College / grad school	216	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.8%

Professional & management 16.1%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 9.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 44.9%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,861	95.3%
Spanish	103	1.8%
Other Indo-European	79	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,097	99.1%
Born in same state	5,895	95.8%
Born in different state	5,191	84.4%
Foreign born	202	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	56	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,153	18.7%
French	582	9.5%
Italian	522	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.7%
Polish	20	0.3%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35184

What city is ZIP code 35184 in?

ZIP code 35184 is primarily assigned to West Blocton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35184 in?

ZIP code 35184 falls within Bibb County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35184?

5% 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 35184?

25% of residents in ZIP code 35184 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35184 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 35184 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35184?

The median home value in ZIP code 35184 is $105,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35184 in?

ZIP code 35184 observes the CST timezone.