35988 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35988, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35988 is a zip code in DeKalb County, Alabama, which covers Rainsville-Sylvania, with a total population of 2,423 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 35988 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35988.

The estimated population of people living in 35988 is 2,423, with a median age of 36.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35988 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,423
+2.89%
+26.07%
2020
2,355
+1.9%
-
2019
2,311
+5.43%
-
2018
2,192
+14.05%
-
2017
1,922
 - -

Population of 35988 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35988 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
84.5%
91.4%
 -7.55%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
9.5%
5.3%
 +79.25%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
1.5%
 +233.33%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35988 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 35988 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35988 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35988 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.4 +1.96% 36.4 -1.09% 36.4 +4.3%
2020 35.7 +2.29% 36.8 +7.92% 34.9 -2.24%
2019 34.9 +1.16% 34.1 +2.1% 35.7 +0.85%
2018 34.5 +0.58% 33.4 +5.03% 35.4 -5.35%
2017 34.3 - 31.8 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 35988 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 35988 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 9 221 -33.34% 132 -23.42% 136 93
10 to 19 150 +24.89% 125 +104.78% 177 290
20 to 29 97 +113.75% 122 +13.84% 194 131
30 to 39 168 -43.27% 125 +64.28% 88 199
40 to 49 105 +20.56% 145 +33.98% 113 178
50 to 59 109 +59.38% 116 +21.94% 174 143
60 to 69 84 4% 86 +105.06% 76 208
70+ 71 +75.87% 66 +50.21% 121 102

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35988 zip code is $45,081.00.

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 35988.

  • Under 25
    $48,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,722.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35988 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 35988, 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 35988 is currently $65,785.00.

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.

2.00% of households in 35988 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 35988 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35988 is $24,757.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35988 by the total population of 35988.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35988 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35988 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
    8.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35988 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35988 zip over the age of 16 is 1,934.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 35988 is 60.40%.

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 35988 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 207 46.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 234 73.10% 32.20%
25 to 29 years 91 89.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 144 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 271 94.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 336 76.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 144 52.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 133 69.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 275 18.20% 10.00%
75 years and over 99 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35988. 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 1,684 59.40% 6.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 35.70% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 160 94.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 76 93.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 187 93.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,657 59.00% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35988 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 35988 is 1,168, with median earnings of $27,369.00.

Women in 35988 are earning approximately 66.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,168 $27,369.00
Male 537 $34,882.00
Female 631 $23,149.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35988 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 47 $28,594.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $0.00
Legal 59 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $34,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $57,537.00
Healthcare Support 28 $24,792.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $48,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $26,023.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $14,500.00
Sales 50 $50,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $22,132.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $26,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $0.00
Production 228 $27,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $14,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35988 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 35988.

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 47 $28,594.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 59 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 28 $34,464.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 76 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 96 $57,721.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 25 $24,479.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 22 $14,500.00
Sales 21 $56,806.00 29 $32,232.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $35,530.00 118 $20,682.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $26,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 118 $33,523.00 110 $25,484.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $14,375.00 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 802 households in 35988, with an average household size of 3.02 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 614 families living in the 35988 zip code with an average family size of 3.48 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 35988:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 381 23 210 188
Average Household Size 3.96 3.83 2.96 1.09
Total Families 381 23 210 0
Average Household Size 3.77 3.83 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 614 families living in 35988, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35988:

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 900 housing units in 35988.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 802 89.11%
Vacant 98 10.89%

20.11% of the total 900 housing units in 35988 are rental units. This is approximately 181 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 553 are occupied by the owner - or 61.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35988 is $587.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35988 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    119
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $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 35988 is $91,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35988 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    110
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    178
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    90
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    80
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    33
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    45
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35988. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35988 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    54
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    73
  • 1960 to 1969
    123
  • 1970 to 1979
    114
  • 1980 to 1989
    118
  • 1990 to 1999
    173
  • 2000 to 2009
    197
  • 2010 to 2013
    38
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 35988 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    313
  • 2 vehicles available
    216
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    273

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35988 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35988 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35988.

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
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    67
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    249
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    237
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    181
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    121
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    93
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    23
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    37
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    12
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    97
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35988 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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