PlainZIP

Childersburg, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35044

Talladega County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,713
52/sq mi
$56,425
Median income
$124,500
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Childersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama, home to 7,713 residents across 149.5 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35044 reports a modest median household income of $56,425 (7% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,359. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Housing costs here run $124,500 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $788 a month; 65.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35044, plus 6 more within Talladega County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Childersburg, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35044.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35044?

43.1

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 24.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 35044 ranks nationally

Childersburg, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,425 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35044 vs 35032 →

ZIP 35044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35044 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35044 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35032 Bon Air, AL 66 2.4 mi
35078 Harpersville, AL 2,082 6.5 mi
35186 Wilsonville, AL 4,931 8.2 mi
35150 Sylacauga, AL 18,472 8.8 mi
35014 Alpine, AL 4,546 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Talladega County

35160 standard
Talladega, AL
Pop: 26,822
35150 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 18,472
35096 standard
Lincoln, AL
Pop: 7,815
35151 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 7,632
36268 standard
Munford, AL
Pop: 5,432
35014 standard
Alpine, AL
Pop: 4,546

Related Areas

Talladega County Childersburg, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35044 in? ▼
ZIP code 35044 (Childersburg) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35044? ▼
ZIP code 35044 in Childersburg, AL has a population of 7,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35044 is $56,425, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35044 is $124,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35044 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35044? ▼
ZIP code 35044 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35044 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35044 decreased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35044? ▼
In ZIP code 35044, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35044 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35044? ▼
In ZIP code 35044, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35044 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.