ZIP code 35968
Where is ZIP code 35968?
Fort Payne, Alabama
DeKalb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35968 belongs to Fort Payne, Alabama in DeKalb County. 35968 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 256 and 938. About 4,763 people live in the 35968 area, where the median household income is $43,539. The closest ZIP codes are 35986 (Rainsville, 4.5 mi west), 35967 (Fort Payne, 4.8 mi southeast) and 35988 (Sylvania, 5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 35968 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Payne |
| Also accepted | Pine Ridge |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 34.4898, -85.7657 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 359 |
Population and income in 35968
| Population | 4,763 · higher than 54% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 75 · higher than 50% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · higher than 57% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $43,539 · lower than 81% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,798 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,400 · lower than 70% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $698 a month |
| Housing units | 1,956 |
| Households | 1,638 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 63.57 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35968. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35968
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35986 | Rainsville, AL | 4.5 mi W | Standard |
| 35967 | Fort Payne, AL | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 35988 | Sylvania, AL | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 35978 | Henagar, AL | 9.2 mi N | Standard |
| 35989 | Valley Head, AL | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 35971 | Fyffe, AL | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 35744 | Dutton, AL | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 35984 | Mentone, AL | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 35963 | Dawson, AL | 13.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 35771 | Section, AL | 13.5 mi W | Standard |
| 35765 | Pisgah, AL | 14 mi N | Standard |
| 35973 | Gaylesville, AL | 14.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35968 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35968
123 MAIN ST
FORT PAYNE AL 35968
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PINE RIDGE as the city name for 35968. Avoid Ft Payne: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35968-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Fort Payne, AL
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35968?
- 35968 is a Fort Payne, Alabama ZIP code. Pine Ridge is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 35968 in?
- ZIP code 35968 is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35968 in?
- 35968 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35968?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35968 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35968?
- About 4,763 people live in ZIP code 35968, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35968?
- The median household income in 35968 is $43,539 a year, lower than 81% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35968?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35968 are 35986 (Rainsville, 4.5 miles), 35967 (Fort Payne, 4.8 miles), 35988 (Sylvania, 5 miles) and 35978 (Henagar, 9.2 miles).