The ZIP Code 35984 is associated with the city of Mentone in Alabama in DeKalb County in the U.S. It is estimated that 46.7% of residents in the 35984 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 59.8 years. About 89.1% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $35,176. Median househould income is approximately $41,071, and an estimated 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 1,492.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35984, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 35984 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35984 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.2%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.2% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35984 is $41,071, while the region's mean household income is $66,777. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,176. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35984 of $35,176 is approximately 25.95% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 12.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately29.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.3% of the population in 35984 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 35984 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 35984, 89.1% of the population graduated high school, while 37.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.0% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35984 are older than average. The median age of 59.8 years in ZIP Code 35984 is approximately 56.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 46.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.0% of the population in 35984 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 35984 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 35984, 99.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% 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 | 99.8% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 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 35984, an estimated 33.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 33.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
In 35984, 42.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.7 minutes. Approximately 21.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35984 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 12.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 35984 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 9.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35984 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 35984 is high cholesterol, as approximately 44.5% of adults 18 and older in this DeKalb County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 16.6% |
| High cholesterol | 44.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35984 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.3% of those 18 and above in 35984 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 35984 include obesity (41.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (36.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 84.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| Current smoking | 22.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 36.5% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35984 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35984 | 11.12¢/kWh | 11.23¢/kWh | 6.88¢/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 35984 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.09 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.83 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.54 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.72 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.55 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |