The ZIP Code 35974 is associated with the city of Geraldine in Alabama in DeKalb County in the U.S. It is estimated that 20.2% of residents in the 35974 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 37.8 years. About 76.0% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $28,805. Median househould income is approximately $40,882, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 1,744.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35974, 94.8% is one race, while 5.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 35974 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35974 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.8%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35974 is $40,882, while the region's mean household income is $66,684. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,805. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35974 of $28,805 is approximately 3.14% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 17.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately88.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 35974 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 35974 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 35974, 76.0% of the population graduated high school, while 23.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.4% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35974 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 35974 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 35974 falls in the age group 10 to 14 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 35974 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 14.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 35974, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 DeKalb County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35974, an estimated 23.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
In 35974, 57.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.0 minutes. Approximately 15.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35974 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 35974 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 14.1% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.1% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35974 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 35974 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.6% of adults 18 and older in this DeKalb County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35974 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.8% of those 18 and above in 35974 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 35974 include obesity (41.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (36.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| Current smoking | 23.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 36.8% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35974 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35974 | 10.85¢/kWh | 10.93¢/kWh | 6.61¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.98¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 35974 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.18 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.24 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.45 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.91 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |