35125 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35125, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35125 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Alabama, which covers Moody CCD, Pell City CCD, and Springville, with a total population of 10,752 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 35125 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35125.

The estimated population of people living in 35125 is 10,752, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35125 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,752
 -1.76% +3.17%
2020
10,945
+10.21%
-
2019
9,931
 -9.23% -
2018
10,941
+4.98%
-
2017
10,422
 - -

Population of 35125 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35125 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
90%
94.1%
 -4.36%
Black/African American
6.3%
5.7%
 +10.53%
Native
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Asian
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35125 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 35125 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35125 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35125 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -9.02% 38.2 -9.69% 36.5 -8.98%
2020 41 -9.09% 42.3 -1.86% 40.1 -12.83%
2019 45.1 -0.22% 43.1 -0.92% 46 0%
2018 45.2 +6.6% 43.5 +5.58% 46 +3.37%
2017 42.4 - 41.2 - 44.5 -

The median age of the 35125 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 35125 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 9 835 -24.86% 619 1.2% 632 613
10 to 19 457 +39.22% 383 +129.43% 588 852
20 to 29 639 +28.99% 815 -0.090000000000002% 815 639
30 to 39 531 +30.97% 577 +48.07% 709 834
40 to 49 818 -24.79% 699 +6.46% 610 735
50 to 59 728 -13.29% 936 -44.42% 598 567
60 to 69 554 +12.31% 634 +18.83% 621 728
70+ 527 +26.01% 670 -10.16% 614 597

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35125 zip code is $49,030.00.

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 35125.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,188.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,545.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,756.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35125 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 35125, 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 35125 is currently $66,354.00.

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.

3.79% of households in 35125 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 35125 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35125 is $25,239.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35125 by the total population of 35125.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35125 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35125 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
    6.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35125 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35125 zip over the age of 16 is 8,623.

Of those people, a total of 54.80% 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 35125 is 52.60%.

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 35125 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 556 66.90% 5.90%
20 to 24 years 695 80.10% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 759 64.00% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 864 51.90% 8.90%
35 to 44 years 1,147 79.30% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 1,402 71.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 640 60.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 644 48.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,418 17.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 498 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35125. 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 7,685 55.10% 3.40%
Black or African American 551 47.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 72 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 109 43.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 145 73.80% 37.40%
Hispanic or Latino 73 95.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,685 55.10% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35125 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 35125 is 4,539, with median earnings of $32,441.00.

Women in 35125 are earning approximately 79.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,539 $32,441.00
Male 2,730 $39,250.00
Female 1,809 $31,213.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35125 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 426 $76,765.00
Business and Financial 151 $81,523.00
Computer and Mathematical 182 $58,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $47,440.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 220 $13,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $29,643.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $47,679.00
Healthcare Support 148 $14,531.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $56,771.00
Law Enforcement 105 $17,476.00
Food Preparation and Serving 196 $6,303.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 245 $14,260.00
Personal Care and Service 186 $9,677.00
Sales 332 $43,066.00
Office and Administrative Support 517 $18,220.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 445 $25,449.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 173 $66,477.00
Production 570 $44,615.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $68,170.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35125 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 35125.

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 238 $60,343.00 188 $107,778.00
Business and Financial 95 $97,684.00 56 $26,413.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $73,776.00 127 $43,995.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $7,068.00 129 $14,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $29,643.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 121 $47,679.00
Healthcare Support 48 $0.00 100 $31,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $56,771.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 105 $17,476.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $4,695.00 118 $7,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $27,431.00 96 $12,778.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 186 $9,677.00
Sales 185 $43,068.00 147 $43,066.00
Office and Administrative Support 178 $22,111.00 339 $15,843.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 445 $25,449.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 173 $66,477.00 0 $0.00
Production 451 $42,422.00 119 $60,852.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $68,170.00 0 $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 3,961 households in 35125, with an average household size of 2.66 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 2,671 families living in the 35125 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 35125:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,972 365 334 1,290
Average Household Size 3.38 3.66 3.36 1.1
Total Families 1,972 365 334 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.05 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 2,671 families living in 35125, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35125:

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 4,578 housing units in 35125.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,961 86.52%
Vacant 617 13.48%

28.57% of the total 4,578 housing units in 35125 are rental units. This is approximately 1,308 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,588 are occupied by the owner - or 56.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35125 is $894.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35125 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
    65
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    624
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    522
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 35125 is $144,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35125 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    321
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    518
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    521
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    337
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    605
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    144
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    135
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35125. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35125 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    110
  • 1940 to 1949
    378
  • 1950 to 1959
    61
  • 1960 to 1969
    285
  • 1970 to 1979
    501
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,159
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,171
  • 2000 to 2009
    704
  • 2010 to 2013
    209
  • 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 35125 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    211
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,005
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,525
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,220

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35125 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35125 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35125.

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
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    413
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    838
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    434
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    459
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    115
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    754
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    204
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    153
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    646
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    84
  • 90 or more minutes
    91

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35125 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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