Zip code 35581: Phil Campbell, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35581?

35581 is assigned to Phil Campbell, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35581 in?

35581 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35581?

About 5,932 people live in 35581, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35581?

The median household income in 35581 is $43,555.

Q: What zip codes are near 35581?

The closest zip codes to 35581 are 35585, 35564, 35543, 35654, 35565.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyCentral Time

Population

5,932

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$706/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

121 sq mi

49 people/sq mi

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

About 35581

35581 is a rural zip code in Phil Campbell, Alabama (Franklin County), covering 121 sq mi of land. About 5,932 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 37.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,555 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,800, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $706 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and sales.

How 35581 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%92nd of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy16.5%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%285th of 606 in AL
Self-employed workers14.3%
88th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%82nd of 612 in AL
Residents under 1827.1%
87th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%76th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate18.2%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%231st of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate6.7%
76th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%169th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%307th of 616 in AL
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%270th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate74.8%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%378th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%415th of 614 in AL
Average commute25.7 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min375th of 587 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479361st of 603 in AL
Median age37.8
40th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3462nd of 616 in AL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%151st of 612 in AL
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%459th of 615 in AL
Median earnings per worker$39,130
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396351st of 605 in AL
Diversity index18.1
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8494th of 616 in AL
Population5,932
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768253rd of 616 in AL
Population density49/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi357th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters33%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%421st of 568 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%344th of 616 in AL
Median household income$43,555
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999469th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$21,847
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087546th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher11.8%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%460th of 612 in AL
Median home value$104,800
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900460th of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$706
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007408th of 503 in AL
Work from home2.2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%472nd of 612 in AL
Broadband access65.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%568th of 605 in AL

Measure	35581	Franklin	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Healthcare workers	13.7%	6.2%	9.9%	9.7%	91st	92nd of 612
Housing vacancy	16.5%	14.6%	14.5%	10.1%	89th	285th of 606
Self-employed workers	14.3%	11.2%	9.1%	10%	88th	82nd of 612
Residents under 18	27.1%	25.2%	22.2%	22%	87th	76th of 616
Poverty rateWeakness	18.2%	19.1%	15.6%	12.5%	80th	231st of 607
Unemployment rate	6.7%	3.6%	4.7%	5.2%	76th	169th of 612
Residents 65 and older	19%	16.7%	17.8%	17.2%	67th	307th of 616
Government workers	16.2%	13.3%	16.6%	14.5%	67th	270th of 612
Homeownership rate	74.8%	72.4%	70.2%	65.2%	66th	378th of 605
Uninsured rate	6.8%	12.7%	9.2%	8.4%	50th	415th of 614
Average commute	25.7 min	26 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	48th	375th of 587
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.438	0.479	0.483	42nd	361st of 603
Median age	37.8	38	39.3	38.9	40th	462nd of 616
Tech workers	2.3%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	39th	151st of 612
Veterans	5%	4.3%	7.7%	6.2%	38th	459th of 615
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,130	$36,988	$43,396	$49,666	19th	351st of 605
Diversity index	18.1	42.9	52.8	61.4	11th	494th of 616
Population	5,932	31,966	5,086,768	334,922,499	10th	253rd of 616
Population density	49/sq mi	50/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	357th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33%	35.9%	48.8%	51.1%	7th	421st of 568
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	9.8%	4%	14.1%	6th	344th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,555	$53,338	$63,999	$80,734	5th	469th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,847	$26,381	$36,087	$44,673	4th	546th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.8%	15.8%	28.4%	35.7%	4th	460th of 612
Median home value	$104,800	$136,000	$209,900	$332,700	3rd	460th of 565
Median gross rent	$706	$676	$1,007	$1,413	3rd	408th of 503
Work from home	2.2%	2.3%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	472nd of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	65.1%	72%	87.5%	91%	1st	568th of 605

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

22%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

10%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.8

Under 18

27.1%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

18.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 2,087
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 71.4%
Married couples: 57.9%
Living alone: 24.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35581

$43,555

Franklin Co.

$53,338

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,847

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35581

$104,800

Franklin Co.

$136,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35581

$706

Franklin Co.

$676

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,499
Owner-occupied: 74.8%
Vacant: 16.5%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.8%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

19%

20–29

34%

30–44

11%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

25.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

19%

Healthcare

14%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Education

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.5%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$39,130

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35581	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,161	$74,888
Service	$24,232	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,619	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,898	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,472	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

37%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 65.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.6%
No internet access: 27.1%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Phil Campbell
State: Alabama
County: Franklin County
Center point: 34.3599° N, 87.7131° W
Land area: 121 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35581 spans 2 counties

Franklin County88% of land
Marion County12% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Phil Campbell4% of zip
Bear Creek2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35581

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35585	Spruce Pine, AL	7.8 mi	1,642	$92,679	$211,200
35564	Hackleburg, AL	10 mi	2,356	$44,096	$98,600
35543	Bear Creek, AL	11 mi	1,092	$29,196	$97,200
35654	Russellville, AL	11 mi	8,749	$60,674	$172,800
35565	Haleyville, AL	12 mi	10,642	$45,598	$85,100
35571	Hodges, AL	13 mi	741	$35,750	$107,400
35551	Delmar, AL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
35653	Russellville, AL	15 mi	11,481	$52,600	$122,300
35651	Mount Hope, AL	15 mi	1,429	$79,310	$168,600
35577	Natural Bridge, AL	20 mi	17	—	—
35570	Hamilton, AL	21 mi	11,138	$63,639	$118,800
35548	Brilliant, AL	21 mi	1,712	$43,958	$68,800

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Questions about 35581

What city is zip code 35581?

35581 is assigned to Phil Campbell, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35581 in?

35581 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35581?

About 5,932 people live in 35581, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35581 in?

35581 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35581?

The median household income in 35581 is $43,555.

What zip codes are near 35581?

The closest zip codes to 35581 are 35585, 35564, 35543, 35654, 35565.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35581, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.