Geraldine, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35974
DeKalb County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,589
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,054
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Geraldine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35974 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35974 covers 34.0 square miles in Geraldine, DeKalb County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,589 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35974 reports a modest median household income of $52,054 (15% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,023. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,900 (12% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $417; 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 35974 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 35974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Geraldine, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35974.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 35974, Geraldine, 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
1,589
Population
34.0
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35974?
31.9
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$52,054
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$23,023
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35974 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Geraldine, 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)
$52,054 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
639housing units
639
Total Housing Units
567
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,900
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$417
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 35974, employing approximately 384 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,583,000.
36
Businesses
384
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
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 35974 vs 35963 →
ZIP 35974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
13,098 residents
- 35962
Crossville (35962)
8,300 residents
- 35971 4,914
Fyffe (35971)
4,914 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
- 35755 586
Langston (35755)
586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35974 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35962
Crossville (35962)
$60,392 median income
- 35963
Dawson (35963)
$59,926 median income
- 35971
Fyffe (35971)
$58,528 median income
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
$54,229 median income
- 35974
Geraldine (35974)
$52,054 median income
- 35975
Groveoak (35975)
$48,225 median income
- 35755
Langston (35755)
$41,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35974 ranks #5 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 35974, 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 (1,589 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 35974 in?
ZIP code 35974 (Geraldine) 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 35974?
ZIP code 35974 in Geraldine, AL has a population of 1,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35974?
The median household income in ZIP 35974 is $52,054, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35974?
The median home value in ZIP 35974 is $155,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35974 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35974?
ZIP code 35974 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35974 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35974?
In ZIP code 35974, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 35974?
In ZIP code 35974, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35974 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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