35542 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): BANKSTON, Alabama All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 35542 Population (2000): 1268 Housing Units (2000): 576 Land area (2000): 61.104087 sq. miles (158.258853 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.136812 sq. miles (0.354342 sq. km) Total area (2000): 61.240899 sq. miles (158.613195 sq. km) Located within: Alabama (AL) Location: 33.703682 N, 87.671552 W