County ProfileAL
DeKalb County
Population: 71,608 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
71,608
People
Median age
39.5
Housing
Total households
26,181
Income
Median household income
$51,204
Housing
Total housing units
30,963
Employment
Employment rate
53.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.5%
County details
Local time 02:17:35(CT)| Name | DeKalb |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard |
| Area code | 256, 938 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 34.4609148, -85.8040207 |
| Land area | 777.1 sq miles(2,012.6 km²) |
Map of DeKalb county, Alabama with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in DeKalb County
Compare the largest cities in DeKalb County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | 14,877 | $47,479 | 2ZIPs |
| Rainsville | 5,505 | $74,046 | 1ZIPs |
| Henagar | 2,292 | $49,315 | 1ZIPs |
| Collinsville | 2,059 | $31,652 | 1ZIPs |
| Crossville | 1,830 | $49,100 | 1ZIPs |
| Sylvania | 1,790 | $56,161 | 1ZIPs |
| Dawson | 1,765 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Higdon | 1,375 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Groveoak | 1,003 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fyffe | 967 | $34,870 | 1ZIPs |
| Geraldine | 910 | $43,594 | 1ZIPs |
| Ider | 735 | $54,444 | 1ZIPs |
| Valley Head | 577 | $45,889 | 1ZIPs |
| Mentone | 319 | $42,344 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in DeKalb County
Review the most populated postal areas across DeKalb County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35967 | Fort Payne | $47,051 | 17,233 |
| 35986 | Rainsville | $68,056 | 8,091 |
| 35962 | Crossville | $60,392 | 7,445 |
| 35961 | Collinsville | $46,224 | 6,053 |
| 35978 | Henagar | $55,509 | 5,436 |
| 35968 | Fort Payne | $43,539 | 5,115 |
| 35971 | Fyffe | $58,528 | 4,635 |
| 35989 | Valley Head | $43,580 | 3,265 |
| 35981 | Ider | $45,556 | 2,055 |
| 35984 | Mentone | $44,135 | 1,976 |
| 35988 | Sylvania | $53,684 | 1,871 |
| 35963 | Dawson | $59,926 | 1,765 |
| 35974 | Geraldine | $52,054 | 1,552 |
| 35979 | Higdon | $51,833 | 1,375 |
| 35975 | Groveoak | $48,225 | 1,003 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS