ZIP Code 35552

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Detroit · Lamar County · Alabama

Population
1,044

7/sq mi

Median income
$95,759

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$97,300

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 34.3

Land area
153.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 35552 in Detroit, Alabama has a population of 1,044. The median household income is $95,759, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $97,300, 65% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35552 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.5 square miles in Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,044 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35552 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35552 sits at $95,759 (57% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,529. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $97,300 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $377 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35552 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lamar County, so you can benchmark 35552 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35552, Detroit, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,044

Population

153.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35552?

34.3

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,759

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$29,529

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

396

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

3.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$97,300

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$377

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 35552, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,093,000.

15

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 26.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 26.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35552 vs 38876 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38876 Tremont, MS 1,322 11.3 mi
35570 Hamilton, AL 11,145 10.6 mi
35544 Beaverton, AL 673 10.7 mi
38848 Greenwood Springs, MS 848 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35552 in?
ZIP code 35552 (Detroit) is located in Lamar County, Alabama. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35552?
ZIP code 35552 in Detroit, AL has a population of 1,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35552?
The median household income in ZIP 35552 is $95,759, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35552?
The median home value in ZIP 35552 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35552 is White at 89.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35552?
ZIP code 35552 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35552?
In ZIP code 35552, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35552?
In ZIP code 35552, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35552 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Detroit, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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