Princeton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35766

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

150
2/sq mi
$85,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Princeton pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35766 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35766 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Princeton, Jackson County, Alabama, home to just 150 residents across 93.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 35766, but per-capita income is $35,688. Poverty here runs at 33.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $85,000 (52% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 35766 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 35766, Princeton, 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

150

Population

93.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35766?

56.2

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
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?

$35,688

Per Capita Income

33.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

66

Total Housing Units

66

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35766 vs 35751 →

ZIP 35766 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 35766 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
35751 Hollytree, AL 265 4.3 mi
35745 Estillfork, AL 288 6.4 mi
35774 Trenton, AL 165 8.1 mi
35761 New Market, AL 11,630 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35766 in?
ZIP code 35766 (Princeton) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35766?
ZIP code 35766 in Princeton, AL has a population of 150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35766?
The median home value in ZIP 35766 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35766 is White at 87.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35766?
In ZIP code 35766, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 35766?
In ZIP code 35766, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35766 is 33.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.