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ZIP Code 35661
Leighton, AL, Colbert County
Population
19,169
Land area
51.2sq mi
People per sq mi
374
City
Leighton
ZIP 35661 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35661 at a glance
- ZIP 35661 (Leighton) is about 3.7 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,310 a year, 16% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,800 (9% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35661
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35661, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,310
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$191,800
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
560
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
13,845
$647M annual payroll
PPP loans
$62.06M
638 loans
Campaign donations
$121K
0% D, 63% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35661, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35661, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 35661
ZIP codes near 35661
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35630Florence | 7.1 mi | 25.3 |
| 35646Leighton | 7.4 mi | 90.4 |
| 35632Florence | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| 35660Sheffield | 8.4 mi | 6.2 |
| 35645Killen | 9.7 mi | 76.3 |
| 35634St. Florian | 9.7 mi | 71.4 |
| 35672Town Creek | 12 mi | 135.8 |
| 35674Tuscumbia | 14 mi | 174.1 |
| 35652Rogersville | 15 mi | 85.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35661?
- ZIP code 35661 is in Leighton, AL (Colbert County).
- What county is ZIP code 35661 in?
- ZIP code 35661 is mostly in Colbert County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35661?
- About 19,169 people live in the 35661 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.