Zip code 35552: Detroit, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35552?

35552 is assigned to Detroit, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35552 in?

35552 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35552?

About 893 people live in 35552, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35552?

The median household income in 35552 is $95,759.

Q: What zip codes are near 35552?

The closest zip codes to 35552 are 35544, 35570, 38876, 38870, 38848.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyCentral Time

Population

893

Median household income

$96K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$377/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

61 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35552

35552 is a rural zip code in Detroit, Alabama (Marion County), covering 61 sq mi of land. About 893 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $95,759 a year, 19% above the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,300, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $377 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; arts, media and sports; and food service.

How 35552 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy36.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%45th of 606 in AL
Residents under 1828.4%
92nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%64th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate15.2%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%70th of 614 in AL
Self-employed workers14.6%
89th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%79th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate78.3%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%301st of 605 in AL
Median household income$95,759
68th
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99944th of 582 in AL
Broadband access92.9%
57th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%99th of 605 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479296th of 603 in AL
Average commute24.7 min
41st
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min410th of 587 in AL
Poverty rate8.1%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%489th of 607 in AL
Veterans4.3%
30th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%494th of 615 in AL
Government workers10.7%
24th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%487th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$29,529
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087333rd of 614 in AL
Residents 65 and older12.1%
18th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%552nd of 616 in AL
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3540th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%336th of 612 in AL
Diversity index18.6
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8488th of 616 in AL
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi529th of 616 in AL
Median home value$97,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900483rd of 565 in AL
Work from home2.5%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%457th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate1.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%520th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters21.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%495th of 568 in AL
Median earnings per worker$29,421
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396555th of 605 in AL
Population893
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768525th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$377
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007500th of 503 in AL
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%487th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%536th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%560th of 612 in AL

Measure	35552	Marion	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Housing vacancy	36.1%	25.4%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	45th of 606
Residents under 18	28.4%	21.1%	22.2%	22%	92nd	64th of 616
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.2%	10.7%	9.2%	8.4%	89th	70th of 614
Self-employed workers	14.6%	10.1%	9.1%	10%	89th	79th of 612
Homeownership rate	78.3%	76.8%	70.2%	65.2%	74th	301st of 605
Median household income	$95,759	$50,088	$63,999	$80,734	68th	44th of 582
Broadband access	92.9%	79%	87.5%	91%	57th	99th of 605
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.472	0.479	0.483	57th	296th of 603
Average commute	24.7 min	25.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	41st	410th of 587
Poverty rate	8.1%	16.2%	15.6%	12.5%	32nd	489th of 607
Veterans	4.3%	6.5%	7.7%	6.2%	30th	494th of 615
Government workers	10.7%	20.2%	16.6%	14.5%	24th	487th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,529	$27,195	$36,087	$44,673	18th	333rd of 614
Residents 65 and older	12.1%	21.4%	17.8%	17.2%	18th	552nd of 616
Median age	34.3	43.9	39.3	38.9	17th	540th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.5%	13.3%	28.4%	35.7%	11th	336th of 612
Diversity index	18.6	19.3	52.8	61.4	11th	488th of 616
Population density	15/sq mi	39/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	529th of 616
Median home value	$97,300	$106,600	$209,900	$332,700	2nd	483rd of 565
Work from home	2.5%	3.4%	8.8%	15.1%	2nd	457th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	1.2%	5%	4.7%	5.2%	2nd	520th of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.1%	46.4%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	495th of 568
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,421	$34,852	$43,396	$49,666	2nd	555th of 605
Population	893	29,184	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	525th of 616
Median gross rent	$377	$630	$1,007	$1,413	1st	500th of 503
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	0.7%	4%	14.1%	1st	487th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	536th of 612
Healthcare workers	2.1%	12.9%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	560th of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

27%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

28.4%

65 and over

12.1%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black7%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

18.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 253
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 81.8%
Married couples: 59.3%
Living alone: 18.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

28%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35552

$95,759

Marion Co.

$50,088

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,529

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35552

$97,300

Marion Co.

$106,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35552

$377

Marion Co.

$630

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 396
Owner-occupied: 78.3%
Vacant: 36.1%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.5%
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

47%

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

24.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

79.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Arts, media and sports

16%

Food service

13%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Office and admin

10%

Education

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Industries

Retail

21%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Other services

12%

Education

12%

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Construction

0.8%

Wholesale

0.2%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Median earnings per worker

$29,421

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35552	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,250	$74,888
Service	$19,275	$26,804
Sales and office	$12,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,399	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

33%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 92.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.3%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 15.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Detroit
State: Alabama
County: Marion County
Center point: 34.0731° N, 88.1427° W
Land area: 61 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35552 spans 2 counties

Marion County60% of land
Lamar County40% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Detroit2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35552

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35544	Beaverton, AL	11 mi	969	$56,131	—
35570	Hamilton, AL	11 mi	11,138	$63,639	$118,800
38876	Tremont, MS	11 mi	1,441	$37,462	$154,800
38870	Smithville, MS	11 mi	2,133	$70,667	$138,600
38848	Greenwood Springs, MS	12 mi	965	$80,962	$234,200
35586	Sulligent, AL	14 mi	3,830	$38,286	$115,300
35563	Guin, AL	15 mi	3,789	$52,576	$116,900
38844	Gattman, MS	17 mi	161	$65,734	—
38821	Amory, MS	18 mi	12,546	$58,834	$179,100
38843	Fulton, MS	19 mi	12,303	$56,028	$150,200
35593	Vina, AL	20 mi	1,470	$54,559	$104,400
35564	Hackleburg, AL	21 mi	2,356	$44,096	$98,600

Questions about 35552

What city is zip code 35552?

35552 is assigned to Detroit, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35552 in?

35552 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35552?

About 893 people live in 35552, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35552 in?

35552 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35552?

The median household income in 35552 is $95,759.

What zip codes are near 35552?

The closest zip codes to 35552 are 35544, 35570, 38876, 38870, 38848.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35552, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.