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ZIP Code 35221

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,127

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 — 35221

What is the median household income in 35221?
The median household income in 35221 is $39,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35221?
The poverty rate in 35221 is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35221?
$72,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35221?
The median gross rent in 35221 is $1,012 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35221 residents have a college degree?
13.2% of adults in 35221 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,127
Median Income
$39,750
Median Home Value
$72,600
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.7%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,437 (+9.5%) Home Value: +$5,300 (+7.9%) Poverty Rate: -4.7 pp (-24.6%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+22.2%) Unemployment: -8.2 pp (-48.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,127
Median Age 52.0
Female 53.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.1% White (non-Hisp.) 3.6% Black 89.5% Two or More 6.6% Other 0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $39,750 ±$11,150
Per Capita Income $59,063
Median Family Income $66,222
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Child Poverty Rate 26.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.3%
$10–15k
3.7%
$15–25k
16.9%
$25–35k
13.4%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
10.6%
$150–200k
5.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,183
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
Vacancy Rate 30.4%
Median Home Value $72,600
Median Gross Rent $1,012
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 43.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
57.9%
$100–200k
19.4%
$200–300k
2.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.9%
$500–1k
33.2%
$1–1.5k
51.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.9%
1 vehicle
40.9%
2 vehicles
26.5%
3+
18.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
93.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
0.7%
Mobile home
0.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.9%
1940–1969
16.4%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
1.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.2%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
Some College / Associate 36.3%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 43.0%
Unemployment Rate 8.7%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 9.9%
Private For-Profit 85.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Retail
15.6%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Construction
7.9%
Transportation
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.3%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
3.2%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
Production
29.2%
Management
26.9%
Sales
21.0%
Food Prep
14.6%
Construction
8.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 79.3%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 4.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,519
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 15.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 0.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.3%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
9.1%
75–84
16.8%
85+
11.1%
Under 18: 14.1% Working age (18–64): 85.9% 65 and over: 33.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.9%
With a Disability 28.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.9%
Has a Computer 80.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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