Fort Payne, AL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
35967	Standard	17,233	77.11%
35968	Standard	5,115	22.89%	Ft Payne,Pine Ridge

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Population & Demographics

Fort Payne, AL has 21,882 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.9%) and 35-39 (7.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 23.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 10.1% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	22,348
Total Households:	8,443
Total Housing Units:	9,420
Average Household Size:	2.59
Average Family Size:	3.00

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	14,877
Total Households:	5,472
Total Housing Units:	6,028
Average Household Size:	2.64
Average Family Size:	3.06

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,877	20,114	19,748	20,347	20,556	20,895	20,712	20,957	21,480	21,026	21,886	22,127	21,882
Decennial Census	21,205	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,348	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.6

Male Median Age: 38.1

Female Median Age: 41.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	779	774	845	838	677	666	637	706	673	729	667	671	677	582	532	292	164	129
Female	693	753	816	750	680	677	606	692	727	653	657	720	732	682	613	347	285	227
Total	1,472	1,527	1,661	1,588	1,357	1,343	1,243	1,398	1,400	1,382	1,324	1,391	1,409	1,264	1,145	639	449	356

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,717	66.67%
Black:	567	2.26%
Hispanic:*	4,189	16.71%
Asian:	139	0.55%
American Indian:	1,056	4.21%
Hawaiian:	8	0.03%
Other:	2,397	9.56%
Total:	25,073	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,038	49.39%	38.1 years
Females:	11,310	50.61%	41.0 years
Total:	22,348	100%	39.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	7,230	48.60%	34.9 years
Females:	7,647	51.40%	38.4 years
Total:	14,877	100%	36.6 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,933	91.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	103	0.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	346	1.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,500	8.44%
Total Population:	21,882	100%
Total Native Population:	20,036	91.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,846	8.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Fort Payne, AL have an average household income of $46,513 (much lower than the State by 25.0%, and much lower than the Nation by 40.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($65,419 vs $25,340). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,298	$37,136	$35,013	$37,899	$39,559	$39,593	$38,920	$40,594	$41,880	$49,869	$43,547	$50,202	$46,513
Median Family Income	$48,607	$48,305	$49,272	$51,589	$51,429	$50,775	$47,195	$51,216	$52,706	$57,492	$59,082	$64,810	$65,419
Median NonFamily Income	$20,786	$18,465	$21,126	$22,598	$23,480	$24,006	$24,793	$20,536	$19,341	$20,055	$20,940	$22,203	$25,340
Median Male Income	$35,379	$35,020	$31,612	$31,910	$34,248	$35,712	$36,696	$38,903	$39,576	$39,193	$41,286	$43,151	$42,698
Median Female Income	$27,427	$26,399	$26,631	$24,740	$27,790	$26,356	$26,463	$28,429	$30,135	$31,274	$31,986	$34,299	$39,543

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,165	54.01%
Unemployed:	601	3.54%
Not In Labor Force:	7,204	42.45%
Total:	16,970	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,630	28.70%
Service:	1,471	16.05%
Sales and Office:	1,680	18.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,198	13.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,186	23.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,165	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Fort Payne, AL, the median home value is $136,250 - much lower than the State by 30.2%, and up $15,900 (13.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $678 per month - much lower than the State by 29.6%, and up $66 (10.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Fort Payne pay under $1,000 (87.2%). About 87.2% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.3% (48.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.7% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$92,050	$90,350	$91,650	$93,400	$104,000	$108,750	$111,350	$122,300	$113,350	$120,350	$116,200	$127,750	$136,250

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	354	15.97%
$500 to $999:	1,187	53.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:	227	10.24%
$1,500 to $1,999:	7	0.32%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	441	19.90%
Total:	2,216	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$524	$526	$524	$605	$603	$597	$579	$594	$621	$612	$639	$684	$678

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,600	31.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,545	42.40%
Renter Occupied:	2,216	26.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,361	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,361	85.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,432	14.62%
Total Housing Units:	9,793	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

17.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (27.8%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 80.1%, which is well below the state rate (88.1%). The share of people in poverty is 14.5%, which is above the state rate (11.3%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 0.7 percentage points since 2011 and down 0.7 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,518	10.41%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,282	8.79%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,698	32.21%
Some college, no degree:	2,782	19.07%
Associate's degree:	2,076	14.23%
Bachelor's degree:	1,297	8.89%
Graduate or professional degree:	933	6.40%
Total:	14,586	100%
High school graduate or higher:	11,786	80.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,230	15.29%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	11,920	49.19%
Public Insurance:	9,125	37.65%
No Insurance:	3,190	13.16%
Total:	24,235	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,045	86.84%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.2%	13.6%	12.1%	11.5%	9.6%	11.3%	13.8%	15.7%	15.1%	14.6%	15.3%	15.2%	14.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	249	4.73%
Kindergarten:	188	3.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,753	52.30%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,275	24.22%
College or graduate school:	799	15.18%
Total:	5,264	100%
Early Childhood:	437	8.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,216	80.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	35967 & 35968 [See All]
County:	De Kalb County, AL
Area Codes:	256,938
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	14,877 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Fort Payne, AL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	34.4268, -85.7253
Land Area:	190.60 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/al-fort-payne.asp

White:	10,192	58.14%
Black:	508	2.90%
Hispanic:*	3,665	20.91%
Asian:	122	0.70%
American Indian:	927	5.29%
Hawaiian:	7	0.04%
Other:	2,108	12.03%
Total:	17,529	100%

Native, born in the United States:	13,291	89.29%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	93	0.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	329	2.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,173	10.09%
Total Population:	14,886	100%
Total Native Population:	13,384	89.91%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,502	10.09%

Employed:	6,346	55.66%
Unemployed:	403	3.53%
Not In Labor Force:	4,653	40.81%
Total:	11,402	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,934	30.48%
Service:	1,057	16.66%
Sales and Office:	1,277	20.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	798	12.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,280	20.17%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,346	100%

All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Fort Payne, AL

35967 & 35968 are the only ZIP Codes for Fort Payne, AL

Fort Payne, AL has 2 ZIP Codes

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Fort Payne, AL

Sources & References

Less than $500:	313	16.91%
$500 to $999:	1,010	54.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:	194	10.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	334	18.04%
Total:	1,851	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,834	32.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,978	34.93%
Renter Occupied:	1,851	32.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,663	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,663	87.16%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	834	12.84%
Total Housing Units:	6,497	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,146	11.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	789	8.13%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,760	28.43%
Some college, no degree:	1,943	20.02%
Associate's degree:	1,372	14.13%
Bachelor's degree:	971	10.00%
Graduate or professional degree:	726	7.48%
Total:	9,707	100%
High school graduate or higher:	7,772	80.07%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,697	17.48%

Private Insurance:	8,068	49.75%
Public Insurance:	5,981	36.88%
No Insurance:	2,169	13.37%
Total:	16,218	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,049	86.63%

Nursery School, Preschool:	211	5.79%
Kindergarten:	54	1.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,882	51.60%
High school (grades 9-12):	964	26.43%
College or graduate school:	536	14.70%
Total:	3,647	100%
Early Childhood:	265	7.27%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,900	79.52%

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,270Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	926Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,456Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,170Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	254Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	586Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$181,752,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$708,925,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,300Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Fort Payne, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22840Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	71,946Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	190.6 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.487 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	03,04Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	27616Source: Census
Place Name:	Fort Payne city; AlabamaSource: Census