35773 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35773, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35773 is a zip code in Limestone County and Madison County, Alabama, which covers Athens CCD, Hazel Green CCD, Huntsville CCD, and Madison Crossroads, with a total population of 14,089 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 35773 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35773.

The estimated population of people living in 35773 is 14,089, with a median age of 45.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35773 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,089
+2.93%
+11.23%
2020
13,688
+11.08%
-
2019
12,323
 -3.54% -
2018
12,775
+0.86%
-
2017
12,666
 - -

Population of 35773 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35773 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
74.5%
71.7%
 +3.91%
Black/African American
16.8%
19.7%
 -14.72%
Native
0.2%
1.3%
 -84.62%
Hispanic
5%
3%
 +66.67%
Asian
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
3.7%
 -27.03%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35773 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 35773 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35773 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35773 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.3 +8.89% 44.5 +9.61% 45.7 +7.03%
2020 41.6 +5.05% 40.6 +1.5% 42.7 +10.34%
2019 39.6 +7.32% 40 +8.4% 38.7 +4.88%
2018 36.9 +1.65% 36.9 +6.65% 36.9 -2.38%
2017 36.3 - 34.6 - 37.8 -

The median age of the 35773 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 35773 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 9 677 -49.08% 759 +24.05% 398 925
10 to 19 959 -13.86% 793 -21.68% 820 616
20 to 29 1,173 -18.38% 631 +22.23% 932 744
30 to 39 858 +1.1% 1,192 -0.01% 860 1,175
40 to 49 901 +9.64% 904 +6.24% 965 955
50 to 59 842 +30% 1,027 +6.01% 1,097 1,076
60 to 69 522 +38.06% 559 +89.41% 748 1,201
70+ 392 +70.66% 477 +66.9% 736 841

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35773 zip code is $56,635.00.

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 35773.

  • Under 25
    $41,439.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,407.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,800.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,051.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35773 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 35773, 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 35773 is currently $87,707.00.

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.

6.36% of households in 35773 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 35773 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35773 is $36,003.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35773 by the total population of 35773.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35773 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35773 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
    14.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35773 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35773 zip over the age of 16 is 11,598.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% 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 35773 is 61.60%.

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 35773 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 268 36.20% 22.70%
20 to 24 years 486 67.10% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 1,190 95.80% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 1,146 87.40% 13.80%
35 to 44 years 1,396 81.90% 10.00%
45 to 54 years 2,566 74.70% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,020 77.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,176 63.30% 9.80%
65 to 74 years 1,597 17.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 753 19.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35773. 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 9,401 64.50% 6.50%
Black or African American 1,806 70.40% 3.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 46 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 58 55.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 257 61.50% 4.40%
Hispanic or Latino 327 73.40% 12.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,142 64.10% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35773 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 35773 is 7,144, with median earnings of $40,990.00.

Women in 35773 are earning approximately 67.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,144 $40,990.00
Male 3,846 $46,028.00
Female 3,298 $31,033.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35773 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 338 $115,926.00
Business and Financial 301 $98,199.00
Computer and Mathematical 294 $87,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $92,039.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 103 $34,151.00
Community and Social Service 148 $52,717.00
Legal 98 $27,121.00
Educational and Library 476 $44,389.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 459 $48,006.00
Healthcare Support 53 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 118 $54,143.00
Law Enforcement 188 $40,368.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $11,380.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 170 $18,333.00
Personal Care and Service 111 $11,486.00
Sales 312 $24,056.00
Office and Administrative Support 970 $24,442.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $25,469.00
Construction and Extraction 755 $44,743.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 432 $52,917.00
Production 684 $27,969.00
Transportation and Material Moving 361 $28,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35773 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 35773.

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 174 $116,111.00 164 $99,800.00
Business and Financial 124 $99,237.00 177 $54,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 221 $73,831.00 73 $105,707.00
Architecture and Engineering 157 $91,513.00 26 $125,909.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 103 $34,151.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $71,023.00 115 $41,625.00
Legal 0 $0.00 98 $27,121.00
Educational and Library 173 $54,005.00 303 $40,720.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $0.00 433 $48,134.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 53 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 105 $54,375.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 65 $16,563.00 123 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 169 $11,207.00 109 $11,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $19,778.00 88 $14,071.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 111 $11,486.00
Sales 241 $24,514.00 71 $16,641.00
Office and Administrative Support 254 $33,162.00 716 $23,965.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $25,469.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 755 $44,743.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 412 $53,036.00 20 $0.00
Production 272 $42,250.00 412 $12,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 284 $55,072.00 77 $13,828.00

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 5,475 households in 35773, with an average household size of 2.57 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 3,884 families living in the 35773 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 35773:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,872 196 816 1,591
Average Household Size 3.28 2.61 2.64 1.25
Total Families 2,872 196 816 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.48 2.4 0

Poverty

Of the 3,884 families living in 35773, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35773:

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 5,801 housing units in 35773.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,475 94.38%
Vacant 326 5.62%

9.67% of the total 5,801 housing units in 35773 are rental units. This is approximately 561 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,756 are occupied by the owner - or 81.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35773 is $798.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35773 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
    158
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    250
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    237
  • $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 35773 is $138,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35773 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    740
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    690
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,195
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,077
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    631
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    326
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    78
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35773. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35773 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    29
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    315
  • 1960 to 1969
    409
  • 1970 to 1979
    379
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,118
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,493
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,652
  • 2010 to 2013
    376
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 35773 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    77
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,675
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,005
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,718

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35773 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35773 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35773.

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
    50
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    352
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    327
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    379
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,088
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    710
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,716
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    275
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    223
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    474
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    86
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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