Fyffe, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35971
DeKalb County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,914
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,528
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fyffe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35971 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35971 covers 146.7 square miles in Fyffe, DeKalb County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,914 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35971 reports a modest median household income of $58,528 (4% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,100 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $732; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 35971 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 35971
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fyffe, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35971.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 35971, Fyffe, 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
4,914
Population
146.7
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35971?
41.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$58,528
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,149
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35971 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fyffe, 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)
$58,528 Top 46% higher than 54% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,862housing units
1,862
Total Housing Units
1,720
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$732
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 35971, employing approximately 1,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,665,000.
74
Businesses
1,122
Employees
$45.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 35971 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35986
Rainsville (35986)
7,744 residents
- 35971
Fyffe (35971)
4,914 residents
- 35771
Section (35771)
3,645 residents
- 35988 1,940
Sylvania (35988)
1,940 residents
- 35963 1,704
Dawson (35963)
1,704 residents
- 35974 1,589
Geraldine (35974)
1,589 residents
- 35975 1,058
Groveoak (35975)
1,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35971 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35971 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
- 35963
Dawson (35963)
$59,926 median income
- 35971
Fyffe (35971)
$58,528 median income
- 35988
Sylvania (35988)
$53,684 median income
- 35974
Geraldine (35974)
$52,054 median income
- 35771
Section (35771)
$51,875 median income
- 35975
Groveoak (35975)
$48,225 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35971 ranks #3 of 7 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 35971, 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 (4,914 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 35971 in?
ZIP code 35971 (Fyffe) 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 35971?
ZIP code 35971 in Fyffe, AL has a population of 4,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35971?
The median household income in ZIP 35971 is $58,528, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35971?
The median home value in ZIP 35971 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35971?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35971 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35971?
ZIP code 35971 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 1,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35971?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35971 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (12), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35971?
In ZIP code 35971, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 35971?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35971 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35971?
In ZIP code 35971, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35971?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35971 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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