ZIP code 35986
Where is ZIP code 35986?
Rainsville, Alabama
DeKalb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35986 belongs to Rainsville, Alabama in DeKalb County. 35986 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 8,207 people live in the 35986 area, where the median household income is $68,056. The closest ZIP codes are 35968 (Fort Payne, 4.5 mi east), 35988 (Sylvania, 5.1 mi northeast) and 35971 (Fyffe, 6.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 35986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rainsville |
| Also accepted | Powell, Shiloh |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 34.4989, -85.8446 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 359 |
Population and income in 35986
| Population | 8,207 · higher than 67% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 191 · higher than 68% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 77% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $68,056 · higher than 69% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,065 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $221,600 · higher than 79% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $558 a month |
| Housing units | 3,766 |
| Households | 3,464 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 11% |
| Land area | 43.07 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35986. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35986
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35968 | Fort Payne, AL | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 35988 | Sylvania, AL | 5.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 35971 | Fyffe, AL | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 35744 | Dutton, AL | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 35967 | Fort Payne, AL | 8.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 35771 | Section, AL | 9 mi W | Standard |
| 35978 | Henagar, AL | 10.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 35963 | Dawson, AL | 10.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 35765 | Pisgah, AL | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 35989 | Valley Head, AL | 13.3 mi E | Standard |
| 35975 | Groveoak, AL | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 35974 | Geraldine, AL | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35986 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35986
123 MAIN ST
RAINSVILLE AL 35986
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts POWELL and SHILOH as the city name for 35986. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35986-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35986?
- 35986 is a Rainsville, Alabama ZIP code. Powell and Shiloh are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 35986 in?
- ZIP code 35986 is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35986 in?
- 35986 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35986?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35986 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35986?
- About 8,207 people live in ZIP code 35986, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35986?
- The median household income in 35986 is $68,056 a year, higher than 69% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35986?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35986 are 35968 (Fort Payne, 4.5 miles), 35988 (Sylvania, 5.1 miles), 35971 (Fyffe, 6.4 miles) and 35744 (Dutton, 8.1 miles).