Zip code 35585: Spruce Pine, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35585?

35585 is assigned to Spruce Pine, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35585 in?

35585 is in Franklin County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35585?

About 1,642 people live in 35585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35585?

The median household income in 35585 is $92,679.

Q: What zip codes are near 35585?

The closest zip codes to 35585 are 35571, 35581, 35653, 35564, 35654.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyCentral Time

Population

1,642

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$211K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$955/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

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

About 35585

35585 is a rural zip code in Spruce Pine, Alabama (Franklin County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 1,642 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $92,679 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,200, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $955 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and business and finance.

How 35585 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1828.4%
92nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%62nd of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate83%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%220th of 605 in AL
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%220th of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy12.4%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%383rd of 606 in AL
Median household income$92,679
65th
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99947th of 582 in AL
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%212th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$48,542
51st
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396138th of 605 in AL
Residents 65 and older15.6%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%456th of 616 in AL
Diversity index40.6
37th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8279th of 616 in AL
Work from home10.2%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%121st of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher24%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%180th of 612 in AL
Average commute23.2 min
31st
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min455th of 587 in AL
Median age36.1
28th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3503rd of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters43.8%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%308th of 568 in AL
Median home value$211,200
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900138th of 565 in AL
Per capita income$30,732
21st
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087294th of 614 in AL
Median gross rent$955
18th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007181st of 503 in AL
Veterans3.2%
17th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%541st of 615 in AL
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%281st of 605 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479496th of 603 in AL
Uninsured rate2.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%566th of 614 in AL
Government workers8.4%
9th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%546th of 612 in AL
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi409th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%477th of 612 in AL
Population1,642
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768451st of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%541st of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%507th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%532nd of 612 in AL

Measure	35585	Franklin	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Residents under 18	28.4%	25.2%	22.2%	22%	92nd	62nd of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	83%	72.4%	70.2%	65.2%	85th	220th of 605
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	19.1%	15.6%	12.5%	81st	220th of 607
Housing vacancy	12.4%	14.6%	14.5%	10.1%	80th	383rd of 606
Median household income	$92,679	$53,338	$63,999	$80,734	65th	47th of 582
Self-employed workers	10.4%	11.2%	9.1%	10%	63rd	212th of 612
Median earnings per worker	$48,542	$36,988	$43,396	$49,666	51st	138th of 605
Residents 65 and older	15.6%	16.7%	17.8%	17.2%	43rd	456th of 616
Diversity index	40.6	42.9	52.8	61.4	37th	279th of 616
Work from home	10.2%	2.3%	8.8%	15.1%	35th	121st of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	24%	15.8%	28.4%	35.7%	31st	180th of 612
Average commute	23.2 min	26 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	31st	455th of 587
Median age	36.1	38	39.3	38.9	28th	503rd of 616
Rent-burdened renters	43.8%	35.9%	48.8%	51.1%	25th	308th of 568
Median home value	$211,200	$136,000	$209,900	$332,700	23rd	138th of 565
Per capita income	$30,732	$26,381	$36,087	$44,673	21st	294th of 614
Median gross rent	$955	$676	$1,007	$1,413	18th	181st of 503
Veterans	3.2%	4.3%	7.7%	6.2%	17th	541st of 615
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	72%	87.5%	91%	14th	281st of 605
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.438	0.479	0.483	12th	496th of 603
Uninsured rateStrength	2.8%	12.7%	9.2%	8.4%	11th	566th of 614
Government workers	8.4%	13.3%	16.6%	14.5%	9th	546th of 612
Population density	35/sq mi	50/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	409th of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	3.6%	4.7%	5.2%	5th	477th of 612
Population	1,642	31,966	5,086,768	334,922,499	2nd	451st of 616
Foreign-born residents	0%	9.8%	4%	14.1%	1st	541st of 616
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	507th of 612
Healthcare workers	3.6%	6.2%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	532nd 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

19%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.1

Under 18

28.4%

65 and over

15.6%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black4%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

40.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 606
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 80.9%
Married couples: 71.8%
Living alone: 17.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

35585

$92,679

Franklin Co.

$53,338

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,732

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35585

$211,200

Franklin Co.

$136,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35585

$955

Franklin Co.

$676

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 692
Owner-occupied: 83%
Vacant: 12.4%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

21%

20–29

25%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Management

17%

Business and finance

13%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Healthcare

Education

Police and fire

Food service

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Other services

14%

Admin, support and management

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Wholesale

10%

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,542

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35585	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,188	$74,888
Service	$19,091	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,506	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,889	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,523	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

21%

Some college

27%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.9%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 2.8%
Limited-English households: 5.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Spruce Pine
State: Alabama
County: Franklin County
Center point: 34.4194° N, 87.8289° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Spruce Pine (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35585

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35571	Hodges, AL	7.4 mi	741	$35,750	$107,400
35581	Phil Campbell, AL	7.8 mi	5,932	$43,555	$104,800
35653	Russellville, AL	8.1 mi	11,481	$52,600	$122,300
35564	Hackleburg, AL	11 mi	2,356	$44,096	$98,600
35654	Russellville, AL	13 mi	8,749	$60,674	$172,800
35543	Bear Creek, AL	15 mi	1,092	$29,196	$97,200
35593	Vina, AL	16 mi	1,470	$54,559	$104,400
35582	Red Bay, AL	16 mi	4,145	$48,235	$117,900
35674	Tuscumbia, AL	18 mi	20,176	$64,706	$183,100
35565	Haleyville, AL	20 mi	10,642	$45,598	$85,100
35570	Hamilton, AL	20 mi	11,138	$63,639	$118,800
35651	Mount Hope, AL	20 mi	1,429	$79,310	$168,600

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Questions about 35585

What city is zip code 35585?

35585 is assigned to Spruce Pine, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35585 in?

35585 is in Franklin County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35585?

About 1,642 people live in 35585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35585 in?

35585 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35585?

The median household income in 35585 is $92,679.

What zip codes are near 35585?

The closest zip codes to 35585 are 35571, 35581, 35653, 35564, 35654.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35585, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.