ZIP Code 35979 Demographics

DeKalb County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35979 compared to county averages.

Total Population

744

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$30,547

↓ 36.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,400

↑ +4.2% vs county

Median Age

43.6 yrs

↓ +10.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.6%

↓ +271.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35979 compares to DeKalb County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35979 $31k DeKalb $48k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35979 $134k DeKalb $129k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

3.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

100.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35979 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,400
Down Payment (20%)$26,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$853P&I: $680 | Tax: $134 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $647/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35979, sorted by distance.

35958 6.3 mi away jackson county 30752 7.1 mi away dade county 35740 11.7 mi away jackson county 30757 12.4 mi away dade county 37396 13.5 mi away marion county 37340 14.6 mi away marion county 30707 14.7 mi away walker county 37347 15.8 mi away marion county

About DeKalb County

DeKalb County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 71,680. The county's median household income is $47,920 and median home value is $129,000. ZIP code 35979 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in DeKalb 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.