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ZIP 35979 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 35979

35979 has a population of 885 with a median age of 42.0 yrs (57.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.1%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.3%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.4%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
22.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.9%+133% vs US avg
x
High school
45.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.9%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
3.2%-91% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.3%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.9%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35979

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
25.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population885
Median age42.0
Poverty rate18.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%