The ZIP Code 35978 is associated with the city of Henagar in Alabama in DeKalb County in the U.S. It is estimated that 23.1% of residents in the 35978 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 42.2 years. About 80.4% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $20,754. Median househould income in this region is $41,020, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 4,901.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35978, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 35978 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35978 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Some other race (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35978 is $41,020, while the region's mean household income is $50,958. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,754. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35978 of $20,754 is approximately 25.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 11.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately17.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 35978 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.6% of 35978 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 35978, 80.4% of the population graduated high school, while 10.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.3% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35978 are older than average. The median age of 42.2 years in ZIP Code 35978 is approximately 10.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 35978 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 35978 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 35978, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35978, an estimated 23.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
In 35978, 52.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.7 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35978 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 35978 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.5% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35978 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35978 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35978 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35978 | 11.12¢/kWh | 11.23¢/kWh | 6.88¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.06¢/kWh | 15.1¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 35978 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.86 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.74 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.79 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |