Zip code 35744: Dutton, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35744?

35744 is assigned to Dutton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35744 in?

35744 is in Jackson County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35744?

About 2,574 people live in 35744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35744?

The median household income in 35744 is $54,868.

Q: What zip codes are near 35744?

The closest zip codes to 35744 are 35988, 35765, 35771, 35986, 35978.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

2,574

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$775/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

78 people/sq mi

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

About 35744

35744 is a small-town zip code in Dutton, Alabama (Jackson County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 2,574 people live here, or 78 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,868 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,900, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $775 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and healthcare.

How 35744 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers24%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%72nd of 612 in AL
Uninsured rate14.8%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%75th of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers12.2%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%154th of 612 in AL
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min167th of 587 in AL
Median age42.6
75th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3259th of 616 in AL
Broadband access94.9%
75th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%56th of 605 in AL
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%430th of 606 in AL
Homeownership rate70.7%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%433rd of 605 in AL
Self-employed workers9.2%
49th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%291st of 612 in AL
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%401st of 615 in AL
Poverty rate10%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%449th of 607 in AL
Residents 65 and older15.9%
45th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%444th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%307th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1819.8%
30th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%397th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
25th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479425th of 603 in AL
Foreign-born residents3%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%186th of 616 in AL
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%287th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$28,806
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087369th of 614 in AL
Median household income$54,868
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999306th of 582 in AL
Population density78/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi296th of 616 in AL
Median home value$157,900
11th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900296th of 565 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher13.7%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%394th of 612 in AL
Diversity index13.8
7th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8530th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$775
6th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007331st of 503 in AL
Median earnings per worker$32,618
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396509th of 605 in AL
Population2,574
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768392nd of 616 in AL
Work from home0.8%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%520th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters17.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%510th of 568 in AL

Measure	35744	Jackson	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Government workers	24%	15.7%	16.6%	14.5%	93rd	72nd of 612
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.8%	10.3%	9.2%	8.4%	88th	75th of 614
Healthcare workers	12.2%	8.4%	9.9%	9.7%	83rd	154th of 612
Average commute	31.1 min	27.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	79th	167th of 587
Median age	42.6	43.5	39.3	38.9	75th	259th of 616
Broadband access	94.9%	89.9%	87.5%	91%	75th	56th of 605
Housing vacancy	10.9%	12.5%	14.5%	10.1%	75th	430th of 606
Homeownership rate	70.7%	75.1%	70.2%	65.2%	55th	433rd of 605
Self-employed workers	9.2%	9.3%	9.1%	10%	49th	291st of 612
Veterans	5.7%	7.6%	7.7%	6.2%	48th	401st of 615
Poverty rate	10%	17.3%	15.6%	12.5%	45th	449th of 607
Residents 65 and older	15.9%	20.9%	17.8%	17.2%	45th	444th of 616
Unemployment rate	4.2%	4.5%	4.7%	5.2%	37th	307th of 612
Residents under 18	19.8%	20.8%	22.2%	22%	30th	397th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.452	0.479	0.483	25th	425th of 603
Foreign-born residents	3%	1.9%	4%	14.1%	18th	186th of 616
Tech workers	1.2%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	17th	287th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,806	$30,130	$36,087	$44,673	16th	369th of 614
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,868	$51,908	$63,999	$80,734	14th	306th of 582
Population density	78/sq mi	49/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	296th of 616
Median home value	$157,900	$159,500	$209,900	$332,700	11th	296th of 565
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.7%	15.9%	28.4%	35.7%	7th	394th of 612
Diversity index	13.8	21.9	52.8	61.4	7th	530th of 616
Median gross rent	$775	$780	$1,007	$1,413	6th	331st of 503
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,618	$39,677	$43,396	$49,666	5th	509th of 605
Population	2,574	53,053	5,086,768	334,922,499	4th	392nd of 616
Work from home	0.8%	4.7%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	520th of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.1%	44.8%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	510th of 568

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

14%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.6

Under 18

19.8%

65 and over

15.9%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian1%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

13.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 891
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 74.1%
Married couples: 52.6%
Living alone: 19.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35744

$54,868

Jackson Co.

$51,908

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,806

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35744

$157,900

Jackson Co.

$159,500

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35744

$775

Jackson Co.

$780

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,000
Owner-occupied: 70.7%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 1.6%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.8%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

24%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Production

16%

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

12%

Education

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Sales

Management

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.8%

Food service

0.5%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Business and finance

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Education

14%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Retail

12%

Other services

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Wholesale

0.4%

Admin, support and management

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$32,618

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35744	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,531	$74,888
Service	$14,635	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,399	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

37%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 94.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 14.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dutton
State: Alabama
County: Jackson County
Center point: 34.6127° N, 85.9045° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Dutton3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35744

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35988	Sylvania, AL	7.2 mi	2,368	$53,684	$158,500
35765	Pisgah, AL	7.5 mi	4,175	$64,009	$145,300
35771	Section, AL	7.7 mi	3,414	$51,875	$134,900
35986	Rainsville, AL	8.3 mi	8,207	$68,056	$221,600
35978	Henagar, AL	10 mi	5,580	$55,509	$137,100
35971	Fyffe, AL	11 mi	4,452	$58,528	$143,100
35752	Hollywood, AL	11 mi	2,524	$58,977	$162,300
35968	Fort Payne, AL	12 mi	4,763	$43,539	$122,400
35769	Scottsboro, AL	12 mi	9,908	$55,687	$210,700
35755	Langston, AL	14 mi	466	$41,964	$350,000
35975	Groveoak, AL	15 mi	1,649	$48,225	$176,100
35989	Valley Head, AL	15 mi	3,330	$43,580	$94,100

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Questions about 35744

What city is zip code 35744?

35744 is assigned to Dutton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35744 in?

35744 is in Jackson County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35744?

About 2,574 people live in 35744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35744 in?

35744 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35744?

The median household income in 35744 is $54,868.

What zip codes are near 35744?

The closest zip codes to 35744 are 35988, 35765, 35771, 35986, 35978.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35744, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.