PlainZIP

Spruce Pine, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35585

Franklin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,418
14/sq mi
$92,679
Median income
$211,200
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spruce Pine pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35585 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35585 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spruce Pine, Franklin County, Alabama, home to just 1,418 residents across 102.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35585 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,679 (52% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,732. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Median home value sits at $211,200 (19% above the state average), median rent at $955 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is -. To put 35585 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35585

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spruce Pine, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35585.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35585, Spruce Pine, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,418

Population

102.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35585?

36.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$92,679

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$30,732

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35585 ranks nationally

Spruce Pine, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,679 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

692

Total Housing Units

606

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$211,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$955

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 35585, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,795,000.

20

Businesses

83

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 35585 vs 35581 →

ZIP 35585 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35585 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35585 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35585 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35581 Phil Campbell, AL 5,778 6.8 mi
35653 Russellville, AL 11,150 7.7 mi
35571 Hodges, AL 895 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

35653 standard
Russellville, AL
Pop: 11,150
35654 standard
Russellville, AL
Pop: 8,685
35581 standard
Phil Campbell, AL
Pop: 5,778
35582 standard
Red Bay, AL
Pop: 4,093
35593 standard
Vina, AL
Pop: 1,931
35571 standard
Hodges, AL
Pop: 895

Related Areas

Franklin County Spruce Pine, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35585 in? ▼
ZIP code 35585 (Spruce Pine) is located in Franklin County, Alabama. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35585? ▼
ZIP code 35585 in Spruce Pine, AL has a population of 1,418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35585? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35585 is $92,679, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35585? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35585 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35585? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35585 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35585? ▼
ZIP code 35585 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35585? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35585 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35585? ▼
In ZIP code 35585, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 35585? ▼
In ZIP code 35585, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35585? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35585 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.