City

Hayden, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Blount County  ·  Alabama

👥9,388Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$194,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma164 (2.7%)
HS Graduate2,125 (35.5%)
Some College1,194 (19.9%)
Associates582 (9.7%)
Bachelors902 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree1,019 (17%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College19.9%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units3,695
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
57%
About Hayden, AL

Hayden is a city in Alabama, located in Blount County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,388 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Hayden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hayden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hayden is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.96%).

Hayden, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Hayden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35079 9,388 $73,750 $194,400 $854 6.6% 32.1% 88.3%