35016 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35016, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35016 is a zip code in Blount County, Cullman County, and Marshall County, Alabama, which covers Brooksville CCD, Baileyton-Joppa CCD, Arab CCD, and Union Grove, with a total population of 16,906 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 35016 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35016.

The estimated population of people living in 35016 is 16,906, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35016 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,906
 -0.94% +2.63%
2020
17,066
 -0.83% -
2019
17,208
+6.8%
-
2018
16,112
 -2.19% -
2017
16,473
 - -

Population of 35016 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35016 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.2%
95.1%
 -3.05%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
4.2%
2%
 +110.00%
Asian
1.4%
0.9%
 +55.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35016 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 35016 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35016 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35016 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 -0.5% 37.5 +6.23% 42.7 -2.29%
2020 40.4 -1.46% 35.3 -9.95% 43.7 +3.07%
2019 41 -5.31% 39.2 -3.45% 42.4 -5.78%
2018 43.3 +1.41% 40.6 +1.25% 45 +1.12%
2017 42.7 - 40.1 - 44.5 -

The median age of the 35016 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 35016 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,127 +14.23% 721 +25.67% 1,251 885
10 to 19 1,106 +11.33% 1,037 -3.49% 1,200 988
20 to 29 993 +18.72% 980 -3.48% 1,173 940
30 to 39 795 +4.54% 876 +26.48% 825 1,110
40 to 49 1,021 -6.23% 1,219 -19.2% 945 991
50 to 59 1,092 -0.52% 1,186 -5.01% 1,082 1,127
60 to 69 1,121 -0.31% 1,137 -4.93% 1,114 1,075
70+ 817 +17.62% 1,245 -0.63% 966 1,234

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35016 zip code is $49,813.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 35016.

  • Under 25
    $34,712.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,638.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,252.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,905.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35016 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 35016, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 35016 is currently $71,114.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.51% of households in 35016 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 35016 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35016 is $28,404.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35016 by the total population of 35016.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35016 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35016 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35016 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35016 zip over the age of 16 is 13,389.

Of those people, a total of 55.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 35016 is 53.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 35016 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 807 36.30% 27.30%
20 to 24 years 1,028 67.60% 10.80%
25 to 29 years 1,085 84.30% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 1,013 70.90% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 1,861 71.60% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 1,964 72.50% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,242 72.60% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 1,180 47.10% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,894 22.20% 0.50%
75 years and over 1,315 10.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35016. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,757 54.60% 3.60%
Black or African American 59 83.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 37 83.80% 0.00%
Asian 199 76.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 36 0.00% 0.00%
Other 40 42.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 261 70.50% 7.10%
Hispanic or Latino 422 65.60% 20.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,492 54.50% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35016 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 35016 is 7,124, with median earnings of $35,900.00.

Women in 35016 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,124 $35,900.00
Male 3,942 $42,192.00
Female 3,182 $30,441.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35016 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 731 $74,844.00
Business and Financial 346 $49,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 203 $83,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $64,922.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $16,875.00
Community and Social Service 59 $48,438.00
Legal 60 $73,542.00
Educational and Library 360 $50,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 394 $41,154.00
Healthcare Support 194 $13,026.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $49,000.00
Law Enforcement 36 $41,111.00
Food Preparation and Serving 276 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 382 $16,037.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $12,396.00
Sales 722 $30,581.00
Office and Administrative Support 937 $34,918.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $35,938.00
Construction and Extraction 326 $26,969.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 383 $48,594.00
Production 764 $35,640.00
Transportation and Material Moving 201 $33,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35016 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 35016.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 504 $87,407.00 227 $40,104.00
Business and Financial 154 $63,036.00 192 $36,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $92,500.00 71 $68,717.00
Architecture and Engineering 153 $64,453.00 40 $70,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $73,750.00 18 $16,406.00
Community and Social Service 32 $50,833.00 27 $47,813.00
Legal 52 $73,750.00 8 $25,000.00
Educational and Library 92 $61,094.00 268 $48,684.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $31,250.00 28 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 96 $48,750.00 298 $36,667.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 191 $13,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $49,500.00 6 $38,125.00
Law Enforcement 34 $41,389.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $13,125.00 161 $15,114.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 209 $21,820.00 173 $6,342.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $18,977.00 88 $11,042.00
Sales 247 $47,313.00 475 $23,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 309 $31,492.00 628 $35,585.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $36,250.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 325 $26,978.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 346 $49,271.00 37 $26,850.00
Production 630 $36,645.00 134 $29,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 192 $34,167.00 9 $18,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,446 households in 35016, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,441 families living in the 35016 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 35016:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,376 274 791 2,005
Average Household Size 3.16 3.47 3.67 1.13
Total Families 3,376 274 791 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.99 3.47 0

Poverty

Of the 4,441 families living in 35016, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35016:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,274 housing units in 35016.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,446 88.62%
Vacant 828 11.38%

21.67% of the total 7,274 housing units in 35016 are rental units. This is approximately 1,576 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,738 are occupied by the owner - or 65.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35016 is $658.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35016 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    132
  • Less than $500
    343
  • $500 to $999
    1,013
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    194
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35016 is $151,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35016 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    467
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    794
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,064
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    988
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    938
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    379
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    89
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35016. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35016 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    183
  • 1940 to 1949
    211
  • 1950 to 1959
    424
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,265
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,462
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,175
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,386
  • 2000 to 2009
    888
  • 2010 to 2013
    280
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 35016 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    235
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,823
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,348
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,040

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35016 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35016 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35016.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    532
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    995
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    849
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    553
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    477
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    162
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    561
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    202
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    448
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,070
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    664
  • 90 or more minutes
    183

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35016 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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