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35978

Alabama · 5,580 residents · 69.4 sq mi
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ZIP 35978 is home to 5,580 people in DeKalb County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. The typical home is worth $137,100. The foreign-born share is 0%. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. 20.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Among the 15 ZIP codes in DeKalb County, 35978 ranks 5th by median household income.

$55,509
US average: $82,259
$30,855
US average: $44,673
$137,100
US average: $376,019
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
69.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.6%
Age 65+
16.8%
49.3%
50.7%
2.82 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(5,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(141)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other5.9%(330)
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.5
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
LOWEST5TH OF 15HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35961$46,224
35962$60,392
35963$59,926
35967$47,051
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 35978?

ZIP code 35978 has about 5,580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35978?

The typical household in ZIP code 35978 earns about $55,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35978 expensive?

In ZIP code 35978, the median home is worth about $137,100, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35978?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35978 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35978?

About 20.1% of people in ZIP code 35978 live below the federal poverty line.

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