35988 ZIP Code – Sylvania, Alabama
35988 is a ZIP code serving Sylvania, Alabama in DeKalb County with a population of approximately 2,028 residents. The median household income is $41,000 — below the Alabama average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $103,100, well below the national average, with 64.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $624 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.4%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is below the U.S. average. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 34.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 35986, 35968, 35978.
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ZIP 35988 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35988 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,028 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $103k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $624 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35986 – Rainsville
- 35968 – Fort Payne
- 35978 – Henagar
- 35744 – Dutton
- 35765 – Pisgah
- 35989 – Valley Head
- 35971 – Fyffe
- 35771 – Section
- 35967 – Fort Payne
- 35984 – Mentone
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35986 | RAINSVILLE | 8,415 | $60,755 |
| 35968 | FORT PAYNE | 4,870 | $54,766 |
| 35978 | HENAGAR | 5,877 | $51,276 |
| 35744 | DUTTON | 2,113 | $44,020 |
| 35765 | PISGAH | 4,582 | $61,146 |