Fort Payne, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Fort Payne, Alabama: 35967 and 35968. Together they are home to 21,720 residents in 8,187 households. That is more than the 14,927 people counted inside Fort Payne city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $43,539 in 35968 to $47,051 in 35967.
Fort Payne city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,927 |
| Households | 5,522 |
| Median household income | $47,479 |
| Median home value | $157,000 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Median rent | $679 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,720 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,187 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $43,539 (35968) to $47,051 (35967) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $46,348 |
| Homeowners | 74.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 18 routes, 9,352 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Fort Payne: 35967 ($47,051)
- Most residents: 35967 (16,957 people)
- Highest homeownership: 35968 (84.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 35967 (32.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 35968 (7.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 35967 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 35967 ($157,300)
Every ZIP code in Fort Payne
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35967 | Fort Payne | 16,957 | 6,549 | $47,051 | $157,300 | 72.4% | 32.1% | 6.3% | 13 | 7,824 | 36% of its land; mailing city |
| 35968 | Fort Payne | 4,763 | 1,638 | $43,539 | $122,400 | 84.7% | 31.1% | 7.0% | 5 | 2,457 | 16% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Fort Payne when at least 10% of its land lies inside Fort Payne city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Fort Payne. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Fort Payne.
Counties
- DeKalb County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Payne, AL?
- 35967 and 35968. A ZIP code is listed for Fort Payne when at least 10% of its land lies inside Fort Payne city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Fort Payne.
- What is the population of Fort Payne, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 14,927 residents inside Fort Payne city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Fort Payne hold 21,720 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Fort Payne, AL?
- $47,479 inside Fort Payne city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $43,539 to $47,051.
- Which Fort Payne ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 35967, at $47,051, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Fort Payne, AL?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 18 carrier routes reaching 9,352 residential and 927 business mailboxes.
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