The ZIP Code 35979 is associated with the city of Higdon in Alabama in Jackson County in the U.S. It is estimated that 15.8% of residents in the 35979 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 41.1 years. About 82.6% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $17,434. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $35,417. The current population estimate is 1,352.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35979, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 35979 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35979 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35979 is $35,417, while the region's mean household income is $39,008. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,434. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35979 of $17,434 is approximately 37.58% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.4% of the population in 35979 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 35979 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 25.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 35979, 82.6% of the population graduated high school, while 3.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 53.1% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 53.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35979 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 35979 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 35979 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 35979 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 11.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 35979, 100.0% 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 0.0% 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 Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35979, an estimated 31.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 31.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 35979, 59.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 39.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35979 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 14.5% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 35979 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 39.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.9% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35979 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35979 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35979 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35979 | 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 35979 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.12 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.38 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.77 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.73 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.72 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.58 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.81 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 35979, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 35979 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Managing an account | 1 |