35979 ZIP Code – Higdon, Alabama
Located in Higdon, Alabama, ZIP code 35979 is a small ZIP code within DeKalb County with a population of approximately 744 residents. The median household income is $30,547 — well below the Alabama average and well below the national average. At $134,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 94.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing).
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 18.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 3.2%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 42.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 35966, 35958, 30752.
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ZIP 35979 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35979 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 744 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $30k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $134k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.0 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35966 – Flat Rock
- 35958 – Bryant
- 30752 – Trenton
- 35981 – Ider
- 30738 – Rising Fawn
- 35740 – Bridgeport
- 30757 – Wildwood
- 37396 – Whiteside
- 37340 – Guild
- 35978 – Henagar
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35966 | FLAT ROCK | 3,360 | $39,239 |
| 35958 | BRYANT | 3,290 | $41,883 |
| 30752 | TRENTON | 9,071 | $55,083 |
| 35981 | IDER | 1,806 | $41,620 |
| 30738 | RISING FAWN | 3,423 | $53,228 |