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ZIP Code 35121

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,207

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 35121

What is the median household income in 35121?
The median household income in 35121 is $57,607 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35121?
The poverty rate in 35121 is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35121?
$168,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35121?
The median gross rent in 35121 is $704 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35121 residents have a college degree?
19.8% of adults in 35121 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,207
Median Income
$57,607
Median Home Value
$168,800
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,299 (+30%) Home Value: +$45,500 (+36.9%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+23.3%) Bachelor's+: +6.5 pp (+48.9%) Unemployment: +1.9 pp (+52.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,207
Median Age 44.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.5% White (non-Hisp.) 81.8% Black 2.1% Two or More 5.2% Other 4.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.4%
Cuban
0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,607 ±$9,185
Per Capita Income $84,813
Median Family Income $69,882
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Child Poverty Rate 16.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.2%
$10–15k
6.6%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
11.7%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,747
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
Vacancy Rate 10.7%
Median Home Value $168,800
Median Gross Rent $704
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
23.4%
$100–200k
15.6%
$200–300k
20.2%
$300–500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.4%
$500–1k
69.7%
$1–1.5k
7.1%
$1.5–2k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3+
36.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
16.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.0%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
13.1%
2010+
8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 81.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.8%
Graduate Degree 7.8%
Some College / Associate 21.5%
Less Than High School 7.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Work from Home 2.1%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 11.0%
Private For-Profit 84.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.9%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Construction
13.9%
Retail
10.8%
Transportation
8.9%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.8%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
3.3%
Agriculture
3.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.2%
Production
21.2%
Sales
21.0%
Construction
15.3%
Food Prep
14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.7 min
Drove Alone 85.2%
Carpool 11.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.1%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,024
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
9.2%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
12.8%
85+
9.1%
Under 18: 24.1% Working age (18–64): 75.9% 65 and over: 24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.4%
Naturalized Citizen 32.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
97.1%
Asia
0.7%
Europe
0.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.3%
With a Disability 18.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.4%
Uninsured 12.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.1%
Has a Computer 89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023