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35968

Alabama · 4,763 residents · 63.6 sq mi
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ZIP 35968 is a ZIP code of 4,763 people in DeKalb County. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. 27.2% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $122,400. The foreign-born share is 3%. Among the 15 ZIP codes in DeKalb County, 35968 ranks 15th by median household income.

$43,539
US average: $82,259
$23,798
US average: $44,673
$122,400
US average: $376,019
12.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
63.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.9%
Age 65+
22.7%
54.2%
45.8%
2.77 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(3,735)
Black5.4%(257)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(550)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.6%(218)
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within DeKalb County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST15TH OF 15HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35961$46,224
35962$60,392
35963$59,926
35967$47,051
In context

ZIP 35968 compared with DeKalb County

MeasureZIP 35968DeKalb CountyDifference
Median household income$43,539$51,20415% lower
Median home value$122,400$152,70020% lower
Homes that are rented15.3%21.7%−6.4 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher12.0%14.1%−2.1 pts
Poverty rate27.2%22.4%+4.8 pts
Foreign-born residents3.2%7.8%−4.6 pts
Median age42.539.53.0 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 35968?

ZIP code 35968 has about 4,763 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35968?

The typical household in ZIP code 35968 earns about $43,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35968 expensive?

In ZIP code 35968, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35968?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35968 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35968?

About 27.2% of people in ZIP code 35968 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024