ZIP Code 35044
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Childersburg · Talladega County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,713
- Median income
- $56,425
- Median home value
- $124,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.5%
- Land area
- 149.5 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Chicago
ZIP code 35044 in Childersburg, Alabama has a population of 7,713. The median household income is $56,425, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $124,500, 55% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.5 square miles in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,713 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35044 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35044 sits at $56,425 (7% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,359. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $124,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Talladega County, so you can benchmark 35044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35044.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35044, Childersburg, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,713
Population
149.5
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35044?
43.1
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,425
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$33,359
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,841
Total Housing Units
3,617
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state
$788
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35044 have decreased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 135 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 144 |
| 2022 | +32.6% | 191 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 191 |
| 2024 | -7.5% | 177 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 35044, employing approximately 1,635 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,913,000.
136
Businesses
1,635
Employees
$73.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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