ZIP Code 35979, AL
Living in 35979
Bikeability
23
Walkability
61
Commute
21
Public Transit
24
Affordability
100
Public Safety
70
Airports
61
Hospitals
38
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-332 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+12 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate53%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
-$4.6k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Private sector69%
Self-employed27%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation49%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office15%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$127k
Median Home Value
+$70k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$43 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas27%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in 35979
United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29
Property Crime in 35979
United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 35979
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado41
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 35979, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 35979, AL
Floral Crest School
3 miles, N
Mountain View Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Jasper Adventist Christian School
18 miles, N
Oakwood Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 35979, AL
Covenant College
16 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
23 miles, NE
The University of the South
31 miles, NW
Dalton State College
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 35979, AL
Moccassin Bend Mental Health Institute
21 miles, NE
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
21 miles, E
Erlanger Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Parkridge Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 35979, AL
Lovell Field
27 miles, NE
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
107 miles, SE
Nashville International Airport
108 miles, NW