The ZIP Code 35542 is associated with the city of Bankston in Alabama in Fayette County in the U.S. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $39,583. The ZIP Code 35542 has a median age of approximately 54.1 years, with 38.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 77.5% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $26,137. The current population estimate is 920.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35542, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 35542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by Black or African American (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35542 is $39,583, while the region's mean household income is $55,770. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,137. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35542 of $26,137 is approximately 6.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 35542 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 35542 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 35542, 77.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.4% in this Fayette County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35542 are older than average. The median age of 54.1 years in ZIP Code 35542 is approximately 41.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 35542 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 35542 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 35542, 99.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fayette County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35542, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Fayette County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 9.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
In 35542, 44.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.7 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35542 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 35542 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 15.1% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 22.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 14.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35542 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.87¢/kWh | 13.4¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 35542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.18 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.46 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.68 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.65 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.02 | 1.78 | 5.46 |