35079 ZIP Code
Hayden, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35079 |
| City/Town: | Hayden |
| County: | Blount |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,301 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,040 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,314 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,681 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,500 |
| Land Area: | 109.7 sq miles
284.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9385, -86.7570 |
Population Information (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,301 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,722 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,579 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 457 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 496 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 703 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 576 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 664 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 957 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,411 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,216 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 448 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 844 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,053 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 424 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 52 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $893 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,681 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,217 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 464 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,935 | 91.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 282 | 8.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,405 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 164 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 684 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,417 | 37.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,243 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 836 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 768 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 293 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,040 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,388 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,080 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,314 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,294 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,002 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 292 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,228 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,198 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 395 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 409 | 10.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,904 | 95.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 64 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 301 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 117 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 221 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 212 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 107 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 90 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 253 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 356 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 276 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 561 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 418 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 756 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 276 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 124 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,346 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 362 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 110 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 120 | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 80 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 232 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 689 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 316 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 400 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 228 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 274 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 788 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 325 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 326 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 88 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,409 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,207 | 66.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,163 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 843 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,294 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,268 | 39.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 976 | 30.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 363 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 233 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,753 | 74.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 40 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 847 | 23.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 374 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,034 | 28.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 882 | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 473 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 422 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 92 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 220 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 70 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 108 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 97 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 683 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,237 | 60.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 541 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 113 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 256 | 8.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 392 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,511 | 78.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 62 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 628 | 19.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 972 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,555 | 48.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 286 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 453 | 15.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 403 | 13.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 631 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 621 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 451 | 15.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 65 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,329 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $408 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $893 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.38 |
Households (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,217 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,041 | 63.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 811 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 394 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 489 | 15.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,202 | 37.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,015 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,759 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,119 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,121 | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 345 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 767 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,023 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 60 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 177 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 888 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 548 | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 350 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,254 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 645 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,252 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,631 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 24 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,020 | 62.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 587 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,453 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 771 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 458 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 313 | 40.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 153 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,220 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 19 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 81 | 426.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 81 | 426.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 81 | 426.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 75 | 394.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,844 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,692 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 152 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 104 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,217 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,030 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
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