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35979

Alabama · 1,103 residents · 11.6 sq mi
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ZIP 35979 is home to 1,103 people in DeKalb County. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 95% of the housing stock. 27.8% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. The average commute runs 41 minutes. Among the 15 ZIP codes in DeKalb County, 35979 ranks 8th by median household income.

$51,833
US average: $82,259
$24,519
US average: $44,673
$137,000
US average: $376,019
1.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
11.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.8%
Age 65+
16.5%
50.4%
49.6%
2.69 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,072)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(31)
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.6
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
LOWEST8TH 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 35979?

ZIP code 35979 has about 1,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35979?

The typical household in ZIP code 35979 earns about $51,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35979 expensive?

In ZIP code 35979, the median home is worth about $137,000.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35979?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35979?

About 27.8% of people in ZIP code 35979 live below the federal poverty line.

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