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Gardendale city, AL

ZIP 35071 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 35071

35071 has a population of 17,627 with a median age of 39.5 yrs (44.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
69.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Black
20.9%+68% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.9%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
18.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
26.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.4%+54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.5%+806% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35071

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.4%+54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.8%-51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.5%+806% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,627
Median age39.5
Poverty rate5.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White69.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Black20.9%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born21.4%