ZIP Code 35978, AL
Living in 35978
Bikeability
5
Walkability
20
Commute
37
Public Transit
6
Affordability
95
Public Safety
72
Airports
62
Hospitals
35
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.9k
Population
+175 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office12%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$98k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$410
Median Monthly Rent
+$68 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 35978
United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29
Property Crime in 35978
United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 35978
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding48
Tornado35
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 35978, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 35978, AL
Cornerstone Christian Academy
11 miles, SW
Floral Crest School
18 miles, NE
Mountain View Christian Academy
19 miles, N
Oakwood Christian Academy
31 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 35978, AL
Covenant College
30 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
37 miles, NE
Berry College
39 miles, SE
The University of the South
40 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 35978, AL
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S
Highlands Medical Center
18 miles, W
Cherokee Medical Center
33 miles, S
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
34 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 35978, AL
Lovell Field
40 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
95 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
102 miles, SE