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 Moderate-density area
- $56,425
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35044 (Childersburg, AL) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.1 in 2023 to 176.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,359. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,500 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talladega County, so 35044 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$33,359
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35044 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Childersburg, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,425 Top 49% higher than 51% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,841housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 35150
Sylacauga (35150)
18,472 residents
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
7,713 residents
- 35186 4,931
Wilsonville (35186)
4,931 residents
- 35014 4,546
Alpine (35014)
4,546 residents
- 35078 2,082
Harpersville (35078)
2,082 residents
- 35032 66
Bon Air (35032)
66 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35044 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35186
Wilsonville (35186)
$102,615 median income
- 35078
Harpersville (35078)
$75,056 median income
- 35014
Alpine (35014)
$70,688 median income
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
$56,425 median income
- 35150
Sylacauga (35150)
$45,768 median income
- 35032 $30,156
Bon Air (35032)
$30,156 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35044, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,713 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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