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Mentone, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35984

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

1,889
11/sq mi
$44,135
Median income
$138,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mentone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35984 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35984 covers 167.2 square miles in Mentone, DeKalb County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,889 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35984 reports a modest median household income of $44,135 (28% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,489. Local economic indicators show a 16.4% poverty rate alongside 0.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $138,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $358 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 35984 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35984

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mentone, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35984.

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 35984, Mentone, 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

1,889

Population

167.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35984?

61.5

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$44,135

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,489

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35984 ranks nationally

Mentone, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,135 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,301

Total Housing Units

719

Occupied Units

582

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$138,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$358

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 35984, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,150,000.

24

Businesses

144

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 41.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.8%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

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 35984 vs 35989 →

ZIP 35984 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 35984 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35984 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 35984 ranks #3 of 4 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
35989 Valley Head, AL 3,573 6.5 mi
30731 Menlo, GA 2,428 6.4 mi
35967 Fort Payne, AL 16,630 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

35967 standard
Fort Payne, AL
Pop: 16,630
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

Related Areas

DeKalb County Mentone, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35984 in? ▼
ZIP code 35984 (Mentone) 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 35984? ▼
ZIP code 35984 in Mentone, AL has a population of 1,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35984? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35984 is $44,135, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35984? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35984 is $138,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35984? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35984 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35984? ▼
ZIP code 35984 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35984? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35984 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35984? ▼
In ZIP code 35984, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 35984? ▼
In ZIP code 35984, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35984? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35984 is 16.4% 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.