Zip code 35966: Flat Rock, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35966?

35966 is assigned to Flat Rock, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35966 in?

35966 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35966?

About 3,543 people live in 35966, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35966?

The median household income in 35966 is $43,883.

Q: What zip codes are near 35966?

The closest zip codes to 35966 are 35979, 35981, 35958, 35765, 35978.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

3,543

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$782/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

84 sq mi

42 people/sq mi

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

About 35966

35966 is a rural zip code in Flat Rock, Alabama (Jackson County), covering 84 sq mi of land. About 3,543 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 43.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,883 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $149,700, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $782 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 35966 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers20.5%
98th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%28th of 612 in AL
Average commute35.4 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min67th of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy18.6%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%236th of 606 in AL
Uninsured rate14.7%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%81st of 614 in AL
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%188th of 607 in AL
Median age43.6
80th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3211th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate76.2%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%342nd of 605 in AL
Residents under 1824.1%
68th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%190th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%192nd of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older17.8%
59th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%359th of 616 in AL
Work from home11.3%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%93rd of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters48.2%
40th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%254th of 568 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479403rd of 603 in AL
Veterans4.3%
30th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%493rd of 615 in AL
Median earnings per worker$38,860
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396357th of 605 in AL
Diversity index17.7
10th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8497th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%335th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers6.3%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%447th of 612 in AL
Median home value$149,700
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900317th of 565 in AL
Broadband access83.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%330th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$24,314
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087507th of 614 in AL
Population3,543
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768343rd of 616 in AL
Population density42/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi382nd of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$782
6th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007320th of 503 in AL
Median household income$43,883
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999464th of 582 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher10.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%505th of 612 in AL
Government workers6.7%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%571st of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%555th of 616 in AL

Measure	35966	Jackson	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Self-employed workers	20.5%	9.3%	9.1%	10%	98th	28th of 612
Average commuteWeakness	35.4 min	27.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	92nd	67th of 587
Housing vacancy	18.6%	12.5%	14.5%	10.1%	92nd	236th of 606
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.7%	10.3%	9.2%	8.4%	88th	81st of 614
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	17.3%	15.6%	12.5%	84th	188th of 607
Median age	43.6	43.5	39.3	38.9	80th	211th of 616
Homeownership rate	76.2%	75.1%	70.2%	65.2%	70th	342nd of 605
Residents under 18	24.1%	20.8%	22.2%	22%	68th	190th of 616
Unemployment rate	5.9%	4.5%	4.7%	5.2%	67th	192nd of 612
Residents 65 and older	17.8%	20.9%	17.8%	17.2%	59th	359th of 616
Work from home	11.3%	4.7%	8.8%	15.1%	42nd	93rd of 612
Rent-burdened renters	48.2%	44.8%	48.8%	51.1%	40th	254th of 568
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.452	0.479	0.483	32nd	403rd of 603
Veterans	4.3%	7.6%	7.7%	6.2%	30th	493rd of 615
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,860	$39,677	$43,396	$49,666	18th	357th of 605
Diversity index	17.7	21.9	52.8	61.4	10th	497th of 616
Tech workers	0.8%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	10th	335th of 612
Healthcare workers	6.3%	8.4%	9.9%	9.7%	10th	447th of 612
Median home value	$149,700	$159,500	$209,900	$332,700	9th	317th of 565
Broadband accessWeakness	83.7%	89.9%	87.5%	91%	9th	330th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,314	$30,130	$36,087	$44,673	7th	507th of 614
Population	3,543	53,053	5,086,768	334,922,499	6th	343rd of 616
Population density	42/sq mi	49/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	382nd of 616
Median gross rent	$782	$780	$1,007	$1,413	6th	320th of 503
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,883	$51,908	$63,999	$80,734	5th	464th of 582
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.1%	15.9%	28.4%	35.7%	3rd	505th of 612
Government workers	6.7%	15.7%	16.6%	14.5%	3rd	571st of 612
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.9%	4%	14.1%	1st	555th of 616

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

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.6

Under 18

24.1%

65 and over

17.8%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

17.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

39%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,372
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 71.5%
Married couples: 56%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.3%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35966

$43,883

Jackson Co.

$51,908

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,314

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35966

$149,700

Jackson Co.

$159,500

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35966

$782

Jackson Co.

$780

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 1,685
Owner-occupied: 76.2%
Vacant: 18.6%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

32%

30–44

24%

45–59

18%

60+

12%

Average commute

35.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Production

17%

Transportation and moving

11%

Business and finance

Sales

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Food service

Management

Education

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Police and fire

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Construction

13%

Other services

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

10%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Arts and recreation

Public administration

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$38,860

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35966	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,413	$74,888
Service	$25,409	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,773	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,443	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,045	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

37%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 83.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.6%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 14.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Flat Rock
State: Alabama
County: Jackson County
Center point: 34.7950° N, 85.7033° W
Land area: 84 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35966 spans 2 counties

Jackson County76% of land
DeKalb County25% of land

Zip codes near 35966

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35979	Higdon, AL	5.7 mi	1,103	$51,833	$137,000
35981	Ider, AL	6.2 mi	2,052	$45,556	$152,200
35958	Bryant, AL	9 mi	3,426	$50,885	$191,000
35765	Pisgah, AL	9.5 mi	4,175	$64,009	$145,300
35978	Henagar, AL	11 mi	5,580	$55,509	$137,100
35740	Bridgeport, AL	13 mi	3,443	$46,148	$141,900
30752	Trenton, GA	13 mi	9,527	$59,391	$160,200
30738	Rising Fawn, GA	13 mi	3,424	$66,080	$284,700
35989	Valley Head, AL	14 mi	3,330	$43,580	$94,100
35752	Hollywood, AL	16 mi	2,524	$58,977	$162,300
35744	Dutton, AL	17 mi	2,574	$54,868	$157,900
35772	Stevenson, AL	17 mi	4,082	$39,313	$143,500

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Questions about 35966

What city is zip code 35966?

35966 is assigned to Flat Rock, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35966 in?

35966 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35966?

About 3,543 people live in 35966, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35966 in?

35966 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35966?

The median household income in 35966 is $43,883.

What zip codes are near 35966?

The closest zip codes to 35966 are 35979, 35981, 35958, 35765, 35978.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35966, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.