35978 ZIP Code – Henagar, Alabama

Located in Henagar, Alabama, ZIP code 35978 is a mid-sized ZIP code within DeKalb County with a population of approximately 5,877 residents. At $51,276, the median household income here runs near the Alabama average and below the U.S. average. At $128,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 77.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $816, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 19.4%, above the national average. An estimated 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35989, 35765, 35988.

ZIP Code 35978 Data

Population 5,877
Median Household Income $51,276
Median Home Value $128,200
Median Rent $816
Median Age 38.4
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Poverty Rate 19.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%
County DeKalb County
State Alabama

ZIP 35978 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 35978AL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population5,8777,88010k
Median Household Income$51k$56k$73k
Median Home Value$128k$155k$258k
Median Rent$816$849$1,088
Median Age38.442.143.2
Unemployment Rate3.7%5.7%5.0%
Poverty Rate19.4%17.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher8.8%19.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35989 VALLEY HEAD 3,590 $47,138
35765 PISGAH 4,582 $61,146
35988 SYLVANIA 2,028 $41,000
35981 IDER 1,806 $41,620
35744 DUTTON 2,113 $44,020