ZIP Code 35981 Demographics

DeKalb County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35981 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,806

↓ 97.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,620

↓ 13.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$105,700

↓ 18.1% vs county

Median Age

48.7 yrs

↓ +23.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

20.1%

↓ +411.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35981 compares to DeKalb County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35981 $42k DeKalb $48k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35981 $106k DeKalb $129k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$840

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35981 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$105,700
Down Payment (20%)$21,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$671P&I: $534 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$840
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $169/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35981, sorted by distance.

35966 5.4 mi away jackson county 35978 7.0 mi away dekalb county 35989 8.0 mi away dekalb county 30738 10.9 mi away dade county 30731 13.5 mi away chattooga county 35984 14.1 mi away dekalb county 35968 17.4 mi away dekalb county 30753 22.8 mi away chattooga 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 35981 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.