Zip code 35972: Gallant, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35972?

35972 is assigned to Gallant, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35972 in?

35972 is mostly in Etowah County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35972?

About 1,291 people live in 35972, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35972?

The median household income in 35972 is $42,457.

Q: What zip codes are near 35972?

The closest zip codes to 35972 are 35987, 35952, 35990, 35906, 35956.

Residential delivery areaEtowah CountyCentral Time

Population

1,291

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

49 people/sq mi

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

About 35972

35972 is a rural zip code in Gallant, Alabama (Etowah County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 1,291 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,457 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,800, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 35972 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%6th of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers29.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%5th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older32.1%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%36th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy23.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%145th of 606 in AL
Residents under 1828.7%
93rd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%56th of 616 in AL
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%188th of 615 in AL
Unemployment rate7.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%151st of 612 in AL
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3219th of 616 in AL
Government workers16.7%
70th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%243rd of 612 in AL
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min296th of 587 in AL
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%96th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher25.1%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%157th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%379th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479421st of 603 in AL
Median earnings per worker$40,583
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396314th of 605 in AL
Poverty rate6.3%
21st
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%536th of 607 in AL
Population density49/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi356th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$22,604
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087535th of 614 in AL
Median household income$42,457
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999481st of 582 in AL
Population1,291
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768482nd of 616 in AL
Median home value$98,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900479th of 565 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%561st of 612 in AL
Diversity index1.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8604th of 616 in AL
Broadband access70.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%538th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%593rd of 614 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%537th of 616 in AL

Measure	35972	Etowah	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	73.9%	70.2%	65.2%	99th	6th of 605
Healthcare workers	29.5%	11.5%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	5th of 612
Residents 65 and older	32.1%	19.7%	17.8%	17.2%	97th	36th of 616
Housing vacancy	23.4%	17.2%	14.5%	10.1%	95th	145th of 606
Residents under 18	28.7%	21.9%	22.2%	22%	93rd	56th of 616
Veterans	8.4%	6.3%	7.7%	6.2%	81st	188th of 615
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.1%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	80th	151st of 612
Median age	43.4	41.7	39.3	38.9	79th	219th of 616
Government workers	16.7%	15.7%	16.6%	14.5%	70th	243rd of 612
Average commute	27.4 min	25.5 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	59th	296th of 587
Tech workers	3.3%	1.2%	2.7%	3.8%	58th	96th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.1%	18.1%	28.4%	35.7%	34th	157th of 612
Self-employed workers	7.6%	11%	9.1%	10%	27th	379th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.462	0.479	0.483	26th	421st of 603
Median earnings per worker	$40,583	$38,267	$43,396	$49,666	23rd	314th of 605
Poverty rate	6.3%	16.9%	15.6%	12.5%	21st	536th of 607
Population density	49/sq mi	193/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	356th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,604	$29,604	$36,087	$44,673	5th	535th of 614
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,457	$54,563	$63,999	$80,734	4th	481st of 582
Population	1,291	103,105	5,086,768	334,922,499	2nd	482nd of 616
Median home value	$98,800	$167,100	$209,900	$332,700	2nd	479th of 565
Work from home	0%	4%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	561st of 612
Diversity index	1.4	39.5	52.8	61.4	1st	604th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	70.6%	87.5%	87.5%	91%	1st	538th of 605
Uninsured rateStrength	0.7%	11.4%	9.2%	8.4%	1st	593rd of 614
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.4%	4%	14.1%	1st	537th 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

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

23%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

28.7%

65 and over

32.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

1.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 521
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 61%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35972

$42,457

Etowah Co.

$54,563

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,604

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35972

$98,800

Etowah Co.

$167,100

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35972

—

Etowah Co.

$847

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 680
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 23.4%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

98%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

42%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

29%

Office and admin

24%

Production

Management

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Computer and math

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

24%

Finance, insurance and real estate

20%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Professional and technical services

11%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Construction

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,583

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35972	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,563	$74,888
Service	$16,827	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,776	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,895	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

29%

Some college

14%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Households with broadband: 70.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.3%
No internet access: 29.4%
Without health insurance: 0.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gallant
State: Alabama
County: Etowah County
Center point: 33.9913° N, 86.2242° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35972 spans 2 counties

Etowah County65% of land
St. Clair County35% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Gallant (unincorporated)55% of zip
Ivalee (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35972

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35987	Steele, AL	5.5 mi	2,861	$78,906	$181,600
35952	Altoona, AL	6.5 mi	8,415	$48,361	$117,500
35990	Walnut Grove, AL	7 mi	70	—	—
35906	Rainbow City, AL	8.6 mi	10,446	$56,420	$220,900
35956	Boaz, AL	12 mi	8,748	$61,290	$181,900
35954	Attalla, AL	12 mi	12,054	$59,479	$135,700
35902	Gadsden, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
35953	Ashville, AL	13 mi	7,083	$73,750	$201,700
35121	Oneonta, AL	13 mi	16,170	$60,177	$179,900
35907	Gadsden, AL	14 mi	9,357	$76,390	$227,200
35964	Douglas, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
35957	Boaz, AL	14 mi	16,737	$51,406	$162,600

Questions about 35972

What city is zip code 35972?

35972 is assigned to Gallant, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35972 in?

35972 is mostly in Etowah County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35972?

About 1,291 people live in 35972, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35972 in?

35972 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35972?

The median household income in 35972 is $42,457.

What zip codes are near 35972?

The closest zip codes to 35972 are 35987, 35952, 35990, 35906, 35956.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35972, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.