35121 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35121, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35121 is a zip code in Blount County and St. Clair County, Alabama, which covers Clarence CCD, Cleveland CCD, Oneonta CCD, and Ashville, with a total population of 16,441 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 35121 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35121.

The estimated population of people living in 35121 is 16,441, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35121 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,441
 -0.61% +8.11%
2020
16,542
+2.6%
-
2019
16,123
+4.52%
-
2018
15,426
+1.43%
-
2017
15,208
 - -

Population of 35121 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35121 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
80.6%
77.3%
 +4.27%
Black/African American
2.1%
4%
 -47.50%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.8%
15.6%
 -5.13%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
2.2%
 -13.64%
Other
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35121 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 35121 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35121 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35121 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 +3.55% 43.2 +3.6% 43.8 +1.62%
2020 42.2 +3.18% 41.7 +2.71% 43.1 +4.11%
2019 40.9 +0.99% 40.6 +0.74% 41.4 +1.97%
2018 40.5 +2.02% 40.3 +2.54% 40.6 +0.5%
2017 39.7 - 39.3 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 35121 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 35121 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 9 826 +19.61% 1,000 -24.99% 991 743
10 to 19 866 +38.92% 1,162 0.049999999999999% 1,243 1,148
20 to 29 1,045 -24.38% 958 +12.27% 802 1,075
30 to 39 994 -39.34% 837 -33.79% 653 582
40 to 49 1,136 -23.59% 1,172 +7.74% 875 1,264
50 to 59 836 +49.22% 762 +21.45% 1,308 933
60 to 69 781 +34.73% 1,060 0.11% 1,062 1,045
70+ 733 +54.6% 1,040 +40.44% 1,195 1,522

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35121 zip code is $49,083.00.

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 35121.

  • Under 25
    $31,402.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,618.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,163.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,193.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35121 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 35121, 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 35121 is currently $69,197.00.

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.

4.61% of households in 35121 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 35121 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35121 is $27,573.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35121 by the total population of 35121.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35121 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35121 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
    12.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35121 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35121 zip over the age of 16 is 13,203.

Of those people, a total of 48.80% 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 35121 is 46.10%.

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 35121 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 887 20.20% 19.00%
20 to 24 years 936 63.20% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 941 89.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 492 75.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,924 73.40% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 2,073 66.60% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 1,126 61.80% 13.50%
60 to 64 years 936 41.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,053 24.80% 3.50%
75 years and over 1,835 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35121. 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 12,232 48.40% 4.70%
Black or African American 257 21.80% 5.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 19.10% 0.00%
Asian 85 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 338 71.90% 16.00%
Two or more races 244 53.30% 24.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,661 56.50% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,978 47.90% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35121 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 35121 is 6,092, with median earnings of $41,534.00.

Women in 35121 are earning approximately 79.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,092 $41,534.00
Male 3,336 $43,810.00
Female 2,756 $34,598.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35121 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 365 $60,795.00
Business and Financial 46 $75,652.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $61,010.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $26,719.00
Legal 83 $59,096.00
Educational and Library 547 $52,440.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $21,773.00
Healthcare Practitioners 557 $54,197.00
Healthcare Support 360 $20,183.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $42,361.00
Law Enforcement 38 $73,100.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $11,481.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $27,059.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00
Sales 473 $17,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 760 $41,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $27,300.00
Construction and Extraction 649 $41,998.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $53,750.00
Production 842 $42,699.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $14,823.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35121 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 35121.

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 234 $63,148.00 131 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 28 $73,750.00 18 $76,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $61,490.00 46 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00 66 $0.00
Educational and Library 197 $63,457.00 350 $51,548.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 46 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $42,176.00 510 $54,289.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 358 $20,183.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $42,361.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $73,200.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 76 $3,871.00 122 $16,570.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $33,409.00 18 $6,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Sales 194 $42,344.00 279 $12,525.00
Office and Administrative Support 253 $59,844.00 507 $31,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 35 $40,880.00
Construction and Extraction 646 $42,029.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 672 $42,889.00 170 $38,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $14,690.00 12 $0.00

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 6,224 households in 35121, with an average household size of 2.58 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 4,266 families living in the 35121 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 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 35121:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,513 173 580 1,958
Average Household Size 3.24 3.15 3.18 1.16
Total Families 3,513 173 580 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.98 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 4,266 families living in 35121, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35121:

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 6,974 housing units in 35121.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,224 89.25%
Vacant 750 10.75%

21.90% of the total 6,974 housing units in 35121 are rental units. This is approximately 1,527 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,421 are occupied by the owner - or 63.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35121 is $672.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35121 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
    276
  • Less than $500
    385
  • $500 to $999
    986
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    140
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $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 35121 is $136,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35121 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    430
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,206
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    734
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    578
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    850
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    450
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    143
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35121. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35121 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    449
  • 1940 to 1949
    472
  • 1950 to 1959
    552
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,221
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,057
  • 1980 to 1989
    783
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,075
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,001
  • 2010 to 2013
    364
  • 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 35121 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    429
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,845
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,958
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,992

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35121 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35121 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35121.

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
    133
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,157
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    605
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    378
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    403
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    54
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    720
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    212
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    112
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,253
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    902
  • 90 or more minutes
    97

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35121 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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