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ZIP Code 35961

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,997

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 — 35961

What is the median household income in 35961?
The median household income in 35961 is $44,119 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35961?
The poverty rate in 35961 is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35961?
$89,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35961?
The median gross rent in 35961 is $569 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35961 residents have a college degree?
7.0% of adults in 35961 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,997
Median Income
$44,119
Median Home Value
$89,300
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,652 (+11.8%) Home Value: +$4,900 (+5.8%) Poverty Rate: -1.9 pp (-11.5%) Bachelor's+: +0.8 pp (+12.9%) Unemployment: -2.6 pp (-78.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,997
Median Age 37.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 28.3% White (non-Hisp.) 66.8% Black 2.9% Two or More 11.0% Other 12.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $44,119 ±$2,902
Per Capita Income $69,081
Median Family Income $51,901
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Child Poverty Rate 20.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 10.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
20.9%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
11.1%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
4.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,604
Owner-Occupied 72.1%
Renter-Occupied 27.9%
Vacancy Rate 23.2%
Median Home Value $89,300
Median Gross Rent $569
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 34.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.1%
$50–100k
26.0%
$100–200k
13.7%
$200–300k
13.5%
$300–500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.4%
$500–1k
48.4%
$1–1.5k
16.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
36.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.9%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
0.9%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
29.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.8%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
16.9%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
10.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 7.0%
Graduate Degree 2.1%
Some College / Associate 20.1%
Less Than High School 20.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.0%
Unemployment Rate 0.7%
Work from Home 2.0%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 6.0%
Private For-Profit 89.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
32.3%
Edu/Health
22.8%
Retail
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Construction
7.1%
Wholesale
5.0%
Transportation
4.7%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Finance
2.6%
Public Admin
1.0%
Agriculture
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
24.0%
Food Prep
21.5%
Production
19.2%
Construction
17.9%
Sales
17.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.2 min
Drove Alone 91.6%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.0%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,001
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
15.7%
55–64
4.0%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
9.4%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 25.6% Working age (18–64): 74.4% 65 and over: 16.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.1%
Naturalized Citizen 21.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.2%
Europe
1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.6%
With a Disability 12.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 82.0%
Uninsured 18.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.2%
Has a Computer 86.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.8%

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