PlainZIP

Fort Payne, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35967

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

16,630
51/sq mi
$47,051
Median income
$157,300
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Payne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35967 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35967 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, home to 16,630 residents across 323.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35967 reports a modest median household income of $47,051 (23% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,830. Local economic indicators show a 28.7% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $157,300 (11% below the state average), median rent at $684 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35967, plus 6 more within DeKalb County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 35967

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Payne, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35967.

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 35967, Fort Payne, 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

16,630

Population

323.5

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35967?

38.8

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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

How ZIP 35967 ranks nationally

Fort Payne, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,051 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 44.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35967 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 35967 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35967 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 35967 ranks #2 of 5 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
35968 Fort Payne, AL 4,575 7.3 mi
35973 Gaylesville, AL 2,870 8.9 mi
35986 Rainsville, AL 7,744 10.8 mi
35984 Mentone, AL 1,889 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

35962 standard
Crossville, AL
Pop: 8,300
35986 standard
Rainsville, AL
Pop: 7,744
35978 standard
Henagar, AL
Pop: 5,390
35971 standard
Fyffe, AL
Pop: 4,914
35968 standard
Fort Payne, AL
Pop: 4,575
35989 standard
Valley Head, AL
Pop: 3,573

Related Areas

DeKalb County Fort Payne, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35967 in? ▼
ZIP code 35967 (Fort Payne) is located in DeKalb County, Alabama. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35967? ▼
ZIP code 35967 in Fort Payne, AL has a population of 16,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35967? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35967 is $47,051, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35967? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35967 is $157,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35967? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35967 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35967? ▼
ZIP code 35967 has 434 business establishments employing approximately 7,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35967? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35967 are: Retail trade (89), Health care and social assistance (49), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35967? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35967 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35967? ▼
In ZIP code 35967, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35967? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35967 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35967? ▼
In ZIP code 35967, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35967? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35967 is 28.7% 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.