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 Low-density area
- $44,135
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,489. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,000 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $358; owner occupancy is 84.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 35984 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 35984
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mentone, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35984.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35984?
61.5
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
4.4%
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?
$44,135
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$30,489
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35984 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mentone, 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)
$44,135 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,301housing units
1,301
Total Housing Units
719
Occupied Units
582
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35967
Fort Payne (35967)
16,630 residents
- 35989 3,573
Valley Head (35989)
3,573 residents
- 30731 2,428
Menlo (30731)
2,428 residents
- 35984 1,889
Mentone (35984)
1,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35984 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35984 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30731
Menlo (30731)
$51,473 median income
- 35967
Fort Payne (35967)
$47,051 median income
- 35984
Mentone (35984)
$44,135 median income
- 35989
Valley Head (35989)
$43,580 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35984, 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 (1,889 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 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.
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