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ZIP Code 35988
Sylvania, AL, DeKalb County
Population
2,368
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
193
City
Sylvania
ZIP 35988 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35988 at a glance
- ZIP 35988 (Sylvania) is 92% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,684 a year, 16% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35988
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35988, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,684
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
22
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
204
$8.35M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.55M
55 loans
Campaign donations
$1,750
14% D, 86% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35988, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35988, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 35988
ZIP codes near 35988
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35986Rainsville | 3.6 mi | 43.1 |
| 35968Pine Ridge | 6.2 mi | 63.6 |
| 35978Henagar | 7.1 mi | 69.4 |
| 35744Dutton | 7.3 mi | 33 |
| 35765Pisgah | 10 mi | 71.1 |
| 35771Section | 10 mi | 62.1 |
| 35971Fyffe | 11 mi | 55.2 |
| 35989Hammondville | 12 mi | 57.2 |
| 35967Fort Payne | 12 mi | 127 |
| 35984Mentone | 13 mi | 71.3 |
| 35981Ider | 15 mi | 26.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35988?
- ZIP code 35988 is in Sylvania, AL (DeKalb County).
- What county is ZIP code 35988 in?
- ZIP code 35988 is mostly in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35988?
- About 2,368 people live in the 35988 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.