35186 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35186, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35186 is a zip code in Shelby County, Alabama, which covers Chelsea CCD, Columbiana CCD, Vincent CCD, and Wilsonville, with a total population of 5,151 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 35186 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35186.

The estimated population of people living in 35186 is 5,151, with a median age of 46.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35186 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,151
+1.64%
+5.94%
2020
5,068
 -0.33% -
2019
5,085
 -0.14% -
2018
5,092
+4.73%
-
2017
4,862
 - -

Population of 35186 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35186 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
86.4%
90.2%
 -4.21%
Black/African American
6.5%
6.5%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
1.7%
 +88.24%
Asian
1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.4%
 +107.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35186 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 35186 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35186 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35186 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.3 -1.07% 44.2 -2.21% 47 -3.09%
2020 46.8 0% 45.2 -3% 48.5 +2.75%
2019 46.8 -2.5% 46.6 -3.32% 47.2 -1.26%
2018 48 +1.05% 48.2 +3.43% 47.8 -1.65%
2017 47.5 - 46.6 - 48.6 -

The median age of the 35186 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 35186 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 9 277 -5.59% 259 +32.26% 255 352
10 to 19 225 +59.92% 247 +18.3% 379 267
20 to 29 361 -12.12% 226 -3.05% 289 214
30 to 39 171 +55.29% 302 -30.05% 277 219
40 to 49 329 +24.59% 189 +55.31% 411 310
50 to 59 412 -34.86% 446 0.099999999999999% 271 432
60 to 69 431 +14.69% 390 +3.31% 484 400
70+ 274 -0.6% 323 +1.09% 266 325

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35186 zip code is $89,118.00.

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 35186.

  • Under 25
    $46,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,367.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,412.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35186 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 35186, 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 35186 is currently $104,644.00.

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.

7.85% of households in 35186 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 35186 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35186 is $41,141.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35186 by the total population of 35186.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35186 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35186 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
    14.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35186 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35186 zip over the age of 16 is 4,215.

Of those people, a total of 57.30% 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 35186 is 52.70%.

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 35186 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 317 44.20% 19.30%
20 to 24 years 233 69.10% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 270 91.10% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 346 86.10% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 366 78.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 836 85.30% 19.10%
55 to 59 years 372 47.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 443 56.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 703 15.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 329 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35186. 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 3,841 56.40% 6.00%
Black or African American 191 85.30% 35.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 50 30.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 133 54.10% 11.10%
Hispanic or Latino 143 78.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,749 55.90% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35186 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 35186 is 2,222, with median earnings of $51,107.00.

Women in 35186 are earning approximately 90.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,222 $51,107.00
Male 1,307 $53,986.00
Female 915 $48,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35186 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 247 $73,906.00
Business and Financial 77 $72,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $54,342.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $96,213.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $57,222.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 224 $47,222.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $76,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $218,159.00
Healthcare Support 72 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $73,750.00
Law Enforcement 21 $39,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $6,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $65,956.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $21,806.00
Sales 251 $57,212.00
Office and Administrative Support 215 $35,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $48,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $59,550.00
Production 91 $33,631.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35186 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 35186.

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 136 $73,438.00 111 $75,536.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 68 $61,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $53,816.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $96,213.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $62,344.00 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $58,542.00 170 $38,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $219,091.00 41 $68,375.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 51 $30,787.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $39,688.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $6,125.00 8 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $66,176.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 34 $21,806.00
Sales 133 $90,938.00 118 $56,603.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $37,500.00 181 $35,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $48,417.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 80 $59,000.00 11 $0.00
Production 62 $43,750.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $51,250.00 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 1,924 households in 35186, with an average household size of 2.65 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 1,422 families living in the 35186 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 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 35186:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,201 82 139 502
Average Household Size 3.02 3.37 4.22 1.2
Total Families 1,201 82 139 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.96 4.14 0

Poverty

Of the 1,422 families living in 35186, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35186:

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 2,127 housing units in 35186.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,924 90.46%
Vacant 203 9.54%

14.76% of the total 2,127 housing units in 35186 are rental units. This is approximately 314 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,558 are occupied by the owner - or 73.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35186 is $1,025.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35186 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
    52
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    148
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    106
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $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 35186 is $226,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35186 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    109
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    179
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    129
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    271
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    397
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    361
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    106
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35186. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35186 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    88
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    90
  • 1960 to 1969
    160
  • 1970 to 1979
    223
  • 1980 to 1989
    185
  • 1990 to 1999
    457
  • 2000 to 2009
    533
  • 2010 to 2013
    355
  • 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 35186 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    272
  • 2 vehicles available
    970
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    604

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35186 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35186 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35186.

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
    21
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    130
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    89
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    380
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    133
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    99
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    283
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    71
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    211
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    327
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35186 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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