ZIP code 35978
Where is ZIP code 35978?
Henagar, Alabama
DeKalb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35978 belongs to Henagar, Alabama in DeKalb County. 35978 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 5,580 people live in the 35978 area, where the median household income is $55,509. The closest ZIP codes are 35988 (Sylvania, 5.5 mi southwest), 35989 (Valley Head, 6.6 mi southeast) and 35765 (Pisgah, 8.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 35978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Henagar |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 34.6186, -85.7274 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 359 |
Population and income in 35978
| Population | 5,580 · higher than 59% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 80 · higher than 53% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39 years · lower than 67% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $55,509 · lower than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,855 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $137,100 · lower than 63% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,041 a month |
| Housing units | 2,296 |
| Households | 1,982 (2.82 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 23% |
| Land area | 69.36 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35978. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35978
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35988 | Sylvania, AL | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 35989 | Valley Head, AL | 6.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 35765 | Pisgah, AL | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 35984 | Mentone, AL | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
| 35968 | Fort Payne, AL | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 35981 | Ider, AL | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 35744 | Dutton, AL | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 35986 | Rainsville, AL | 10.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 35967 | Fort Payne, AL | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
| 35966 | Flat Rock, AL | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 30731 | Menlo, GA | 14.4 mi E | Standard |
| 35752 | Hollywood, AL | 15 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35978 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35978
123 MAIN ST
HENAGAR AL 35978
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35978-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35978?
- 35978 is a Henagar, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 35978 in?
- ZIP code 35978 is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35978 in?
- 35978 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35978?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35978 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35978?
- About 5,580 people live in ZIP code 35978, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35978?
- The median household income in 35978 is $55,509 a year, lower than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35978?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35978 are 35988 (Sylvania, 5.5 miles), 35989 (Valley Head, 6.6 miles), 35765 (Pisgah, 8.1 miles) and 35984 (Mentone, 8.8 miles).