ZIP Code 35986 Demographics

DeKalb County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35986 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,415

↓ 88.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,755

↑ +26.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$192,400

↑ +49.1% vs county

Median Age

42.7 yrs

↓ +7.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 58.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35986 compares to DeKalb County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35986 $61k DeKalb $48k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35986 $192k DeKalb $129k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

80.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$646

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35986 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$192,400
Down Payment (20%)$38,480
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,221P&I: $973 | Tax: $192 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$646
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $575/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35986, sorted by distance.

35988 4.5 mi away dekalb county 35971 6.8 mi away dekalb county 35744 8.4 mi away jackson county 35771 9.5 mi away jackson county 35765 13.0 mi away jackson county 35769 15.8 mi away jackson county 35752 17.9 mi away jackson county 35768 23.9 mi away jackson 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 35986 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.