35771 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35771, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35771 is a zip code in DeKalb County and Jackson County, Alabama, which covers Rainsville-Sylvania CCD and Section, with a total population of 3,071 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 35771 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35771.

The estimated population of people living in 35771 is 3,071, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35771 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,071
 -16.57% -22.90%
2020
3,681
 -7.02% -
2019
3,959
+1.1%
-
2018
3,916
 -1.68% -
2017
3,983
 - -

Population of 35771 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35771 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
87.6%
91.5%
 -4.26%
Black/African American
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Native
1.6%
1%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
0.3%
 +1,666.67%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
5.8%
 -5.17%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35771 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 35771 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35771 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35771 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +2.11% 39.4 +0.25% 34.9 0%
2020 37.9 -3.56% 39.3 -0.25% 34.9 -10.51%
2019 39.3 -2.96% 39.4 -0.25% 39 -9.93%
2018 40.5 -12.34% 39.5 -10.23% 43.3 -11.99%
2017 46.2 - 44 - 49.2 -

The median age of the 35771 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 35771 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 9 276 -16.02% 243 -2.41% 233 199
10 to 19 289 -15.11% 117 +83.96% 226 205
20 to 29 204 -18.06% 66 +117.27% 150 155
30 to 39 131 +96.1% 274 4.41% 278 273
40 to 49 318 -34.93% 393 -84.82% 212 132
50 to 59 418 -76.43% 363 -67.14% 168 171
60 to 69 255 -42.35% 222 -9.87% 153 196
70+ 148 +56.66% 266 -69.18% 215 105

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35771 zip code is $56,453.00.

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 35771.

  • Under 25
    $46,328.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,457.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,049.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35771 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 35771, 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 35771 is currently $67,342.00.

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.

3.18% of households in 35771 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 35771 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35771 is $25,810.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35771 by the total population of 35771.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35771 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35771 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
    9.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35771 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35771 zip over the age of 16 is 2,315.

Of those people, a total of 59.60% 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 35771 is 55.60%.

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 35771 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 107 14.00% 20.00%
20 to 24 years 91 100.00% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 214 91.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 187 92.50% 30.10%
35 to 44 years 534 93.10% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 325 66.80% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 188 36.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 192 57.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 295 1.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 182 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35771. 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 2,078 59.90% 5.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 46.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 53 86.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 134 49.30% 43.90%
Hispanic or Latino 80 91.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,051 59.40% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35771 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 35771 is 1,287, with median earnings of $34,935.00.

Women in 35771 are earning approximately 75.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,287 $34,935.00
Male 729 $39,050.00
Female 558 $29,545.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35771 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 123 $77,188.00
Business and Financial 55 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $21,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $51,935.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $17,604.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $63,633.00
Healthcare Support 42 $6,544.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $48,500.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $20,995.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $12,868.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00
Sales 39 $24,609.00
Office and Administrative Support 72 $22,155.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $29,402.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $58,750.00
Production 173 $26,328.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $44,214.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35771 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 35771.

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 54 $0.00 69 $76,659.00
Business and Financial 50 $46,389.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $21,938.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $85,750.00 42 $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 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 21 $19,479.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 121 $63,633.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 65 $20,995.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $28,182.00 35 $6,875.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Sales 9 $46,563.00 30 $23,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 67 $22,198.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $29,402.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 92 $45,395.00 81 $14,769.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $44,214.00 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 1,102 households in 35771, with an average household size of 2.79 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 842 families living in the 35771 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 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 35771:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 673 33 136 260
Average Household Size 3.3 3.79 3.11 1.16
Total Families 673 33 136 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.79 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 842 families living in 35771, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35771:

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 1,444 housing units in 35771.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,102 76.32%
Vacant 342 23.68%

10.39% of the total 1,444 housing units in 35771 are rental units. This is approximately 150 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 920 are occupied by the owner - or 63.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35771 is $635.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35771 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    117
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $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 35771 is $98,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35771 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    224
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    249
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    123
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    93
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    150
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    64
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35771. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35771 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    197
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    36
  • 1960 to 1969
    51
  • 1970 to 1979
    321
  • 1980 to 1989
    217
  • 1990 to 1999
    279
  • 2000 to 2009
    114
  • 2010 to 2013
    131
  • 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 35771 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    5
  • 1 vehicle available
    239
  • 2 vehicles available
    510
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    348

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35771 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35771 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35771.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    113
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    50
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    146
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    181
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    151
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    184
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    53
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    137
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35771 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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