The ZIP Code 35987 is associated with the city of Steele in Alabama in St. Clair County in the U.S. It is estimated that 20.8% of residents in the 35987 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 37.8 years. About 78.4% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $22,254. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $42,391, and approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,458.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35987, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 11.7% of 35987 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35987 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.4%), followed by Black or African American (4.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35987 is $42,391, while the region's mean household income is $58,596. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,254. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35987 of $22,254 is approximately 20.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 16.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately70.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.3% of the population in 35987 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.9% of 35987 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 35987, 78.4% of the population graduated high school, while 8.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.4% in this St. Clair County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.2% |
| Associate's degree | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35987 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 35987 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 35987 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 35987 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 35987, 90.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 St. Clair County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35987, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this St. Clair County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
In 35987, 51.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.3 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35987 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.0% of 35987 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.2% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35987 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 35987 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.2% of adults 18 and older in this St. Clair County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35987 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.3% of those 18 and above in 35987 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 35987 include obesity (40.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| Current smoking | 21.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.7% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35987 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 35987 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/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 35987 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.74 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.81 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.94 | 1.78 | 5.46 |