35044 ZIP Code — Childersburg, AL

Talladega County, Alabama

ZIP code 35044 is located in Childersburg, Alabama, within Talladega County. It covers approximately 71.80 square miles and serves a population of 8,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35044

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $44,964. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,389

population

71.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Childersburg	Acceptable
Childersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35078 Harpersville (5.8 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (7.3 mi) 35014 Alpine (8.9 mi) 35178 Vincent (10.8 mi) 35150 Sylacauga (10.8 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (13 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (13 mi) 35051 Columbiana (13.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.2 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.2 mi) 35143 Shelby (15.7 mi) 35176 Vandiver (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,389
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	71.80 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	33.2636
Longitude	-86.3845
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,389

Population

117

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$44,964

Median household income

$28,877

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,788

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

195

Under 5

181

316

5–9

292

173

10–14

160

274

15–19

254

368

20–24

340

458

25–34

424

513

35–44

475

702

45–54

649

237

55–59

220

437

60–64

404

385

65–74

356

231

75–84

213

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,574	18.8%
18 and over	6,815	81.2%
65 and over	1,317	15.7%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.4%

Black or African American 33.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,330	63.4%
Black or African American	2,808	33.4%
Two or more races	124	1.5%
Asian	103	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	27.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$44,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.2%
Electricity	58.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,452	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	282	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	738	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,022	29.3%
Households with children under 18	1,025	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	870	24.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	26.2%
Married	44.7%	43.1%
Separated	6.3%	6.7%
Widowed	5.0%	15.2%
Divorced	10.6%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	5.2%
Kindergarten	147	10.6%
Elementary school	635	45.7%
High school	282	20.3%
College / grad school	255	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Public administration 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	711	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,013	95.5%
Spanish	101	1.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.3%
Other languages	69	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,288	98.8%
Born in same state	8,226	98.1%
Born in different state	6,869	81.9%
Foreign born	62	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	957	11.4%
French	401	4.8%
Italian	351	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	73	0.9%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35044

What city is ZIP code 35044 in?

ZIP code 35044 is primarily assigned to Childersburg, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35044 in?

ZIP code 35044 falls within Talladega County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35044?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35044?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35044 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35044 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35044?

The median home value in ZIP code 35044 is $107,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35044 in?

ZIP code 35044 observes the CST timezone.