ZIP Code 35079 Demographics

Blount County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35079 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,301

↓ 84.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,040

↑ +27.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$173,500

↑ +8.6% vs county

Median Age

40.1 yrs

↑ 1.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

↓ +14.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35079 compares to Blount County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35079 $73k Blount $57k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35079 $174k Blount $160k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

91.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$893

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35079 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$173,500
Down Payment (20%)$34,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,102P&I: $877 | Tax: $174 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$893
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $209/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35079, sorted by distance.

35070 4.8 mi away cullman county 35077 7.1 mi away cullman county 35172 7.4 mi away blount county 35097 8.1 mi away blount county 35049 9.0 mi away blount county 35180 9.1 mi away jefferson county 35091 11.3 mi away jefferson county 35133 12.3 mi away blount county

About Blount County

Blount County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 59,077. The county's median household income is $57,440 and median home value is $159,800. ZIP code 35079 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Blount County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.