The ZIP Code 36279 is associated with the city of Wellington in Alabama in Calhoun County in the U.S. The 36279 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.2 years, and 30.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $56,851. An estimated 82.3% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $42,307. The current population estimate is 2,452.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36279, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 36279 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36279 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36279 is $56,851, while the region's mean household income is $94,036. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,307. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36279 of $42,307 is approximately 51.49% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 36279 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.1% of 36279 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.5% |
In ZIP Code 36279, 82.3% of the population graduated high school, while 17.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.1% in this Calhoun County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36279 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 36279 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 36279 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 36279 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 36279, 99.3% 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 0.7% 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 Calhoun County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36279, an estimated 19.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Calhoun County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.6% |
In 36279, 52.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36279 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36279 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.1% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.3% |
| Public administration | 16.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36279 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36279 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36279 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36279 | 11.57¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh | 5.69¢/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 36279 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.39 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.41 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.08 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |