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 Moderate-density area
- $47,051
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35967 (Fort Payne, AL) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.0 in 2023 to 234.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,830. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $157,300 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $684; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 35967 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$26,830
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35967 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fort Payne, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,051 27th percentile higher than 27% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,779housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35967 vs 35968 →
ZIP 35967 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35967
Fort Payne (35967)
16,630 residents
- 35986
Rainsville (35986)
7,744 residents
- 35968 4,575
Fort Payne (35968)
4,575 residents
- 35973 2,870
Gaylesville (35973)
2,870 residents
- 35984 1,889
Mentone (35984)
1,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35967 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35967 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35986
Rainsville (35986)
$68,056 median income
- 35967
Fort Payne (35967)
$47,051 median income
- 35973
Gaylesville (35973)
$44,608 median income
- 35984
Mentone (35984)
$44,135 median income
- 35968
Fort Payne (35968)
$43,539 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35967, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,630 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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