ZIP Code 35968: Fort Payne, Alabama
ZIP code 35968 is assigned to Fort Payne, Alabama, and lies within DeKalb County. Its reference point is at latitude 34.4898 and longitude -85.7657 (34°29'23.3"N 85°45'56.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 35968
Fort Payne, AL has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 35968, they include 35967.
Across DeKalb County there are 14 ZIP codes listed, and Alabama has 872 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 35986 in Rainsville, AL, about 4.5 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 35968 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Payne |
| County | DeKalb County |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Latitude | 34.4898 |
| Longitude | -85.7657 |
| DMS | 34°29'23.3"N 85°45'56.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 35986 (Rainsville, 4.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 35968
Map centered on 34.4898, -85.7657. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Fort Payne, AL
Video: Fort Payne, AL
Historic Downtown & Famous People Fort Payne Alabama — by Happy Place Camping · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 35968
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 35968, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 35968, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Rainsville, AL (4.5 mi west), Sylvania, AL (5.0 mi north) and Henagar, AL (9.2 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Rainsville, AL – 4.5 mi west
- Sylvania, AL – 5.0 mi north
- Henagar, AL – 9.2 mi north
- Valley Head, AL – 9.6 mi northeast
- Fyffe, AL – 10.0 mi west
- Dutton, AL – 11 mi northwest
- Mentone, AL – 13 mi northeast
- Dawson, AL – 13 mi southwest
- Section, AL – 14 mi west
- Pisgah, AL – 14 mi north
Schools Near Fort Payne, AL
If you are moving to ZIP code 35968, check the school district serving Fort Payne and DeKalb County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Rainsville and Sylvania can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 35968.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Fort Payne. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 35968 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Fort Payne, AL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 35968 may also use facilities in nearby Rainsville, Sylvania and Henagar.
Shopping and Dining in Fort Payne
For places to eat and shop near Fort Payne, AL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 35968.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Fort Payne, Alabama can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 35968.
To research local history, try searching for DeKalb County records and archives along with the name Fort Payne.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 35968, Rainsville lies about 4.5 mi to the west, Sylvania lies about 5.0 mi to the north, Henagar lies about 9.2 mi to the north, Valley Head lies about 9.6 mi to the northeast and Fyffe lies about 10.0 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Fort Payne show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 35968
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Rainsville Tornado Dana Dobbins”): Dana Dobbins, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“EF5 damage to a home along Skaggs Rd”): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Rainsville Tornado Damage Aerial (Blue Pond Blvd E)”): Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Nat…, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Historic Downtown & Famous People Fort Payne Alabama” by Happy Place Camping, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 35968 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.