The ZIP Code 35968 is associated with the city of Fort Payne in Alabama in DeKalb County in the U.S. It is estimated that 14.4% of residents in the 35968 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 36.8 years. About 73.3% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $20,834. Median househould income in this region is $44,185, while about 9% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 5,206.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35968, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 14.2% of 35968 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35968 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.2%), followed by Some other race (13.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 13.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35968 is $44,185, while the region's mean household income is $61,258. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,834. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35968 of $20,834 is approximately 25.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 9.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 35968 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.1% of 35968 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 35968, 73.3% of the population graduated high school, while 14.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.6% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35968 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 35968 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 35968 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 35968 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 35968, 84.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 DeKalb County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.5% |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35968, an estimated 21.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
In 35968, 52.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.3 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35968 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 35968 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 26.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.6% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35968 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35968 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35968 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35968 | 11.12¢/kWh | 11.23¢/kWh | 6.88¢/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 35968 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.8 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.75 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 35968, student loan have received the most complaints in 35968 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this DeKalb County region was struggling to repay a loan.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Student loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Struggling to repay your loan | 1 |