35172 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35172, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35172 is a zip code in Blount County and Jefferson County, Alabama, which covers Locust Fork CCD and Kimberly-Morris, with a total population of 2,761 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 35172 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35172.

The estimated population of people living in 35172 is 2,761, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35172 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,761
 -6.12% -6.18%
2020
2,941
 -1.97% -
2019
3,000
 -5.57% -
2018
3,177
+7.95%
-
2017
2,943
 - -

Population of 35172 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35172 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
86.8%
89.6%
 -3.13%
Black/African American
4.2%
2%
 +110.00%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
6.6%
 -10.61%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.7%
 +52.94%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35172 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 35172 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35172 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35172 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 -16.19% 32.4 -11.96% 50.3 -3.45%
2020 45.7 -2.14% 36.8 -6.84% 52.1 -3.7%
2019 46.7 +4.47% 39.5 -8.56% 54.1 +9.96%
2018 44.7 -3.87% 43.2 -5.47% 49.2 -0.81%
2017 46.5 - 45.7 - 49.6 -

The median age of the 35172 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 35172 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 9 194 -4.76% 112 1.57% 174 111
10 to 19 144 +75.93% 83 +22.28% 263 96
20 to 29 117 +103.7% 155 -4.91% 277 125
30 to 39 178 +38.3% 116 1.35% 255 97
40 to 49 312 -53.86% 221 -24.08% 158 150
50 to 59 248 -48.91% 290 -28.15% 143 212
60 to 69 192 +29.17% 242 -27.23% 246 178
70+ 191 -71.47% 148 +42.72% 76 200

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35172 zip code is $44,821.00.

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 35172.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,344.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,353.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35172 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 35172, 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 35172 is currently $65,559.00.

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.

6.45% of households in 35172 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 35172 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35172 is $25,121.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35172 by the total population of 35172.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35172 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35172 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
    3.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35172 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35172 zip over the age of 16 is 2,291.

Of those people, a total of 53.30% 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 35172 is 49.90%.

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 35172 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 174 50.60% 69.30%
20 to 24 years 90 81.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 312 59.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 187 36.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 261 70.50% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 403 69.70% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 164 61.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 261 69.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 332 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 107 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35172. 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 2,074 50.00% 3.50%
Black or African American 89 76.40% 58.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 7.70% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 46 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 98.60% 2.90%
Hispanic or Latino 46 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,074 50.00% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35172 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 35172 is 1,143, with median earnings of $33,076.00.

Women in 35172 are earning approximately 54.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,143 $33,076.00
Male 742 $47,188.00
Female 401 $25,504.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35172 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 45 $63,490.00
Business and Financial 39 $84,432.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $20,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $31,779.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $6,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $33,750.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00
Sales 169 $75,575.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $25,795.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 148 $32,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $49,167.00
Production 245 $65,742.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $26,658.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35172 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 35172.

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 23 $64,375.00 22 $37,500.00
Business and Financial 35 $84,886.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 51 $32,452.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 17 $6,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $40,000.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 128 $76,450.00 41 $11,490.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $19,750.00 96 $25,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 148 $32,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $49,167.00 0 $0.00
Production 139 $66,970.00 106 $32,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $26,709.00 2 $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 1,024 households in 35172, with an average household size of 2.7 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 739 families living in the 35172 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 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 35172:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 503 25 211 285
Average Household Size 3.04 8.12 2.97 1.41
Total Families 503 25 211 0
Average Household Size 3.04 8.08 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 739 families living in 35172, 15.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35172:

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 1,185 housing units in 35172.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,024 86.41%
Vacant 161 13.59%

18.06% of the total 1,185 housing units in 35172 are rental units. This is approximately 214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 755 are occupied by the owner - or 63.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35172 is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35172 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
    55
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    133
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $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 35172 is $89,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35172 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    278
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    223
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    93
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35172. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35172 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    77
  • 1940 to 1949
    47
  • 1950 to 1959
    27
  • 1960 to 1969
    125
  • 1970 to 1979
    264
  • 1980 to 1989
    117
  • 1990 to 1999
    243
  • 2000 to 2009
    199
  • 2010 to 2013
    86
  • 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 35172 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    357
  • 2 vehicles available
    251
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    338

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35172 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35172 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35172.

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
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    90
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    12
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    173
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    99
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    175
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    130
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    107
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    182
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35172 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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