35966 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35966, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35966 is a zip code in DeKalb County and Jackson County, Alabama, which covers Ider CCD, Long Island CCD, and Pisgah, with a total population of 3,336 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 35966 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35966.

The estimated population of people living in 35966 is 3,336, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35966 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,336
 -15.57% -11.70%
2020
3,951
 -5.52% -
2019
4,182
+13.58%
-
2018
3,682
 -2.54% -
2017
3,778
 - -

Population of 35966 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35966 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
94.2%
93.7%
 +0.53%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
1.1%
2.8%
 -60.71%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
3.5%
 +34.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35966 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 35966 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35966 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35966 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 +2.29% 43.8 -5.4% 50.3 +1.82%
2020 48 -2.83% 46.3 -6.28% 49.4 0%
2019 49.4 -3.89% 49.4 -5% 49.4 -2.18%
2018 51.4 +1.58% 52 +0.39% 50.5 +1.41%
2017 50.6 - 51.8 - 49.8 -

The median age of the 35966 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 35966 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 9 102 +81.02% 218 -50.5% 165 118
10 to 19 200 7.54% 222 -10.54% 194 181
20 to 29 203 -0.029999999999999% 290 -48.53% 197 155
30 to 39 90 +85.74% 130 +35.33% 165 158
40 to 49 196 +38.83% 182 +28.94% 241 221
50 to 59 282 +47.59% 293 -16.8% 421 245
60 to 69 327 -72.1% 457 -18.1% 132 357
70+ 309 -97.58% 277 +27.09% 94 292

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35966 zip code is $43,355.00.

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 35966.

  • Under 25
    $37,396.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,035.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,078.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,172.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35966 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 35966, 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 35966 is currently $56,517.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 35966 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 35966 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35966 is $22,981.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35966 by the total population of 35966.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35966 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35966 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
    1.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35966 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35966 zip over the age of 16 is 2,827.

Of those people, a total of 49.60% 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 35966 is 44.90%.

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 35966 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 149 21.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 261 82.80% 23.60%
25 to 29 years 91 63.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 126 69.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 371 73.60% 8.40%
45 to 54 years 601 56.40% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 353 66.00% 19.30%
60 to 64 years 292 45.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 369 8.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 214 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35966. 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 2,712 48.60% 8.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 25.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 79 97.50% 29.90%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,712 48.60% 8.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35966 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 35966 is 1,269, with median earnings of $36,124.00.

Women in 35966 are earning approximately 40.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,269 $36,124.00
Male 708 $46,034.00
Female 561 $18,464.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35966 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 132 $53,077.00
Business and Financial 84 $45,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 55 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 110 $16,700.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 82 $23,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 103 $50,033.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $36,101.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $68,462.00
Production 119 $35,164.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $192,962.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35966 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 35966.

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 76 $36,691.00 56 $0.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 71 $40,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $0.00 16 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 55 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 110 $16,700.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 33 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 13 $0.00 69 $22,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $0.00 67 $24,152.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $36,101.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $68,462.00 0 $0.00
Production 80 $36,447.00 39 $11,806.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $192,962.00 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 1,259 households in 35966, 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 941 families living in the 35966 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 35966:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 752 73 116 318
Average Household Size 3.04 2.68 3.91 1.26
Total Families 752 73 116 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.34 3.91 0

Poverty

Of the 941 families living in 35966, 15.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35966:

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 1,732 housing units in 35966.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,259 72.69%
Vacant 473 27.31%

7.04% of the total 1,732 housing units in 35966 are rental units. This is approximately 122 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,070 are occupied by the owner - or 61.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35966 is $494.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35966 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
    67
  • Less than $500
    64
  • $500 to $999
    58
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 35966 is $113,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35966 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    269
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    196
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    149
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    145
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    74
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35966. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35966 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    65
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    27
  • 1960 to 1969
    201
  • 1970 to 1979
    239
  • 1980 to 1989
    351
  • 1990 to 1999
    450
  • 2000 to 2009
    219
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 2014 or later
    47

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 35966 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    86
  • 1 vehicle available
    303
  • 2 vehicles available
    434
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    436

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35966 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35966 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35966.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    54
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    157
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    89
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    272
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    79
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    108
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    223
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    42
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35966 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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