ZIP code 35979
Where is ZIP code 35979?
Higdon, Alabama
DeKalb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35979 belongs to Higdon, Alabama in DeKalb County. 35979 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, 706, 762 and 938. About 1,103 people live in the 35979 area, where the median household income is $51,833. The closest ZIP codes are 35966 (Flat Rock, 5.5 mi southwest), 30738 (Rising Fawn, 6.9 mi east) and 30752 (Trenton, 7.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 35979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Higdon |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 706, 762, 938 |
| Coordinates | 34.8391, -85.6196 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 359 |
Population and income in 35979
| Population | 1,103 · lower than 78% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 95 · higher than 56% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.7 years · lower than 88% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $51,833 · lower than 60% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,519 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 1.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $137,000 · lower than 64% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 417 |
| Households | 410 (2.69 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.1% |
| Land area | 11.61 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35966 | Flat Rock, AL | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 30738 | Rising Fawn, GA | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 30752 | Trenton, GA | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 35981 | Ider, AL | 7.3 mi S | Standard |
| 35958 | Bryant, AL | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 35740 | Bridgeport, AL | 9.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 37396 | Whiteside, TN | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 35772 | Stevenson, AL | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
| 37380 | South Pittsburg, TN | 14.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 37340 | Guild, TN | 14.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 30757 | Wildwood, GA | 14.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 30750 | Lookout Mountain, GA | 15.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35979
123 MAIN ST
HIGDON AL 35979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35979?
- 35979 is a Higdon, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 35979 in?
- ZIP code 35979 is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35979 in?
- 35979 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35979 use area codes 256, 706, 762 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35979?
- About 1,103 people live in ZIP code 35979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35979?
- The median household income in 35979 is $51,833 a year, lower than 60% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35979 are 35966 (Flat Rock, 5.5 miles), 30738 (Rising Fawn, 6.9 miles), 30752 (Trenton, 7.2 miles) and 35981 (Ider, 7.3 miles).