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ZIP Code 35974
Geraldine, Alabama

ZIP code 35974 is in Geraldine, located in De Kalb County, Alabama, within the Fort Payne metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 1,552. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,932.

2020 Population
1,552
Census ZCTA
County
De Kalb
FIPS 01049
Median income (est.)
$36,932
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
13.145 mi²
+ 0.012 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityGeraldine, AL
CountyDe Kalb County (FIPS 01049)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Fort Payne, AL Micro Area (22840)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates34.36275, -86.01029
Land / Water Area13.145 mi² land · 0.012 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 750 individual tax returns filed in 35974 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
36.0%
$25K–$50K
29.3%
$50K–$75K
14.7%
$75K–$100K
8.0%
$100K–$200K
12.0%
$200K+
0.0%
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 35974's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,932
▲ 13.6%
Filers earning $200K+
0.0%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
750
▲ 1.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35974/soi?year=… $30K 2020 $32K 2021 $37K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 35974 ZCTA.

2000
1,666
 
2010
1,589
▼ -4.6%
2020
1,552
▼ -2.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number013490
City AliasesGeraldine

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35974 in?

ZIP code 35974 is in De Kalb County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01049).

What city is ZIP code 35974?

The primary USPS city for 35974 is Geraldine, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35974 in?

35974 is part of the Fort Payne, AL Micro Area (MSA code 22840).

What is the population of ZIP code 35974?

The 2020 Census population of 35974 was 1,552 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35974?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35974 is about $36,932. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.