Sylvania, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Sylvania, Alabama: 35968 and 35988. Together they are home to 7,131 residents in 2,432 households. That is more than the 1,925 people counted inside Sylvania town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $43,539 in 35968 to $53,684 in 35988.
Sylvania town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,925 |
| Households | 693 |
| Median household income | $56,161 |
| Median home value | $161,500 |
| Median age | 34.3 |
| Median rent | $692 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,131 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,432 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $43,539 (35968) to $53,684 (35988) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $46,851 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 6 routes, 2,994 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Sylvania: 35988 ($53,684)
- Most residents: 35968 (4,763 people)
- Highest homeownership: 35968 (84.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 35988 (50.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 35988 (7.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 35988 (34.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 35988 ($158,500)
Every ZIP code in Sylvania
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35968 | Fort Payne | 4,763 | 1,638 | $43,539 | $122,400 | 84.7% | 31.1% | 7.0% | 5 | 2,457 | 2% of its land |
| 35988 | Sylvania | 2,368 | 794 | $53,684 | $158,500 | 64.9% | 50.0% | 7.2% | 1 | 767 | 51% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Sylvania when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sylvania town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sylvania. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Sylvania.
Counties
- DeKalb County — 18 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Fort Payne — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Sylvania, AL?
- 35968 and 35988. A ZIP code is listed for Sylvania when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sylvania town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sylvania.
- What is the population of Sylvania, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,925 residents inside Sylvania town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Sylvania hold 7,131 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Sylvania, AL?
- $56,161 inside Sylvania town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $43,539 to $53,684.
- Which Sylvania ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 35988, at $53,684, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Sylvania, AL?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 6 carrier routes reaching 2,994 residential and 229 business mailboxes.
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