35563 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35563, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35563 is a zip code in Fayette County, Lamar County, and Marion County, Alabama, which covers Winfield-Glen Allen CCD, Sulligent CCD, Brilliant CCD, Guin CCD, Hamilton CCD, and Winfield, with a total population of 3,816 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 35563 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35563.

The estimated population of people living in 35563 is 3,816, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35563 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,816
 -10.99% -20.18%
2020
4,287
 -7.73% -
2019
4,646
+3.22%
-
2018
4,501
 -5.86% -
2017
4,781
 - -

Population of 35563 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35563 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
85.1%
91.7%
 -7.20%
Black/African American
6.3%
5.2%
 +21.15%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
5.9%
0.9%
 +555.56%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.9%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35563 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 35563 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35563 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35563 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 -2.45% 48.2 -0.82% 40.3 -8.82%
2020 44.9 +0.9% 48.6 +3.18% 44.2 -0.67%
2019 44.5 -4.51% 47.1 +5.13% 44.5 -5.12%
2018 46.6 -1.48% 44.8 -4.88% 46.9 -0.85%
2017 47.3 - 47.1 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 35563 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 35563 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 9 183 -21.1% 135 +55.95% 138 191
10 to 19 362 -44.68% 299 +46.61% 224 417
20 to 29 264 5.38% 213 1.95% 250 211
30 to 39 195 -13.36% 205 -10.1% 159 173
40 to 49 334 -47.59% 604 -61.46% 188 294
50 to 59 491 -45.93% 285 -4.12% 283 263
60 to 69 268 +6.41% 281 -14.76% 272 235
70+ 277 +5.54% 385 -45.11% 284 234

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35563 zip code is $43,605.00.

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 35563.

  • Under 25
    $20,821.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,692.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,977.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35563 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 35563, 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 35563 is currently $58,876.00.

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.

0.87% of households in 35563 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 35563 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35563 is $23,711.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35563 by the total population of 35563.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35563 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35563 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
    10.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35563 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35563 zip over the age of 16 is 3,088.

Of those people, a total of 55.00% 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 35563 is 49.10%.

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 35563 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 242 65.70% 27.00%
20 to 24 years 259 79.50% 46.10%
25 to 29 years 202 79.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 107 61.70% 53.00%
35 to 44 years 498 71.70% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 537 81.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 218 57.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 275 38.90% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 433 15.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 317 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35563. 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 2,693 54.10% 6.40%
Black or African American 239 63.20% 53.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 69.20% 0.00%
Asian 13 7.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 90 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 40 85.00% 26.50%
Hispanic or Latino 105 54.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,678 54.00% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35563 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 35563 is 1,516, with median earnings of $39,802.00.

Women in 35563 are earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,516 $39,802.00
Male 837 $46,377.00
Female 679 $31,875.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35563 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 84 $51,797.00
Business and Financial 56 $44,394.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $103,988.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 49 $70,221.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 89 $55,433.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 100 $45,217.00
Healthcare Support 11 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $43,839.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $13,125.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $36,250.00
Sales 96 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $24,229.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $47,237.00
Production 294 $30,203.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $85,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35563 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 35563.

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 64 $52,266.00 20 $9,773.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 52 $44,242.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $103,988.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 49 $70,221.00 0 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 86 $55,577.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 94 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $43,839.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $10,375.00 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 18 $30,556.00 78 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 151 $24,016.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 100 $41,250.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $47,237.00 0 $0.00
Production 217 $31,761.00 77 $28,047.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $83,125.00 3 $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 1,386 households in 35563, with an average household size of 2.69 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 876 families living in the 35563 zip code with an average family size of 3.51 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 35563:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 725 19 132 510
Average Household Size 3.59 4.47 3.3 1.19
Total Families 725 19 132 0
Average Household Size 3.59 2.42 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 876 families living in 35563, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35563:

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 1,898 housing units in 35563.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,386 73.02%
Vacant 512 26.98%

12.75% of the total 1,898 housing units in 35563 are rental units. This is approximately 242 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,103 are occupied by the owner - or 58.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35563 is $656.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35563 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
    41
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $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 35563 is $96,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35563 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    194
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    368
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    265
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    149
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    38
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    59
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35563. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35563 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    97
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    219
  • 1960 to 1969
    324
  • 1970 to 1979
    394
  • 1980 to 1989
    332
  • 1990 to 1999
    255
  • 2000 to 2009
    175
  • 2010 to 2013
    69
  • 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 35563 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    365
  • 2 vehicles available
    494
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    449

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35563 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35563 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35563.

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
    75
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    187
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    338
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    88
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    186
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    77
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    68
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    20
  • 90 or more minutes
    55

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35563 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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