ZIP Code 35967
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Fort Payne · DeKalb County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,630
- Median income
- $47,051
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 323.5 sq mi
51/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35967 in Fort Payne, Alabama has a population of 16,630. The median household income is $47,051, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $157,300, 43% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35967 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 323.5 square miles in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,630 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 35967 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35967 sits at $47,051 (23% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,830. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $157,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35967 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 35967 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35967
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35967.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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, 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 35967, Fort Payne, 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
16,630
Population
323.5
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35967?
38.8
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
8.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$47,051
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$26,830
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,779
Total Housing Units
6,549
Occupied Units
1,230
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$684
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35967 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 144 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 198 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 217 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 434 business establishments in ZIP 35967, employing approximately 7,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $442,592,000.
434
Businesses
7,663
Employees
$442.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 89 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 23 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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