ZIP Code 35079 -- Hayden, AL

Blount | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 88.98% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
10,087
Unknown
Median Income
$82,938
Home Value
$206,700
Median Rent
$927
Median Age
39.30
Diversity Index
16.50
Very Low
Cost of Living
75.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.4%

About ZIP Code 35079

ZIP code 35079 in Hayden, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 10,087. The median household income is $82,938, which is This is 11% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $206,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 75.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.30 years. Approximately 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Blount, AL.

Population & Age

Total Population
10,087
Median Age
39.30
Male Population
4,797
47.6%
Female Population
5,290
52.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
16.50 Very Low
White
94.4%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Other Race
0.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$82,938
Mean Household Income
$90,887
Per Capita Income
$33,197
Below Poverty Line
6.6%

This is 11% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$206,700
Median Rent
$927
Total Housing Units
3,769
Occupied Units
3,495
Vacant Units
274
7.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1996
Owner Occupied
89.0%
Renter Occupied
11.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.0% Renter 11.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,925
Employment Rate
94.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
84.2%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%

Cost of Living Index

75.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 35079 is 24.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Blount

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35121 Oneonta 16,170 $60,177
35031 Blountsville 7,973 $54,345
35049 Cleveland 4,021 $65,644
35133 Remlap 3,150 $50,313
35172 Trafford 2,703 $39,844
35097 Locust fork 1,859 $58,056

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 35079

ZIP code 35079 (Hayden, AL) has a total population of 10,087 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 35079 is $82,938 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 11% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 35079 is primarily located in Hayden, Alabama (AL). It falls within Blount County.

The median home value in ZIP code 35079 is $206,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $927.

The median age in ZIP code 35079 is 39.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 35079 has a cost of living index of 75.19 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 35079, 16.63% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.40% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 35079 is 5.40%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.84% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.