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Population and households in ZIP 35005
Household size in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 35005 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Birmingham area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 35005 is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 35005: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 35005
Renters in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35005 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 35005: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 35005 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. ZIP 35005 has older homes than at least four in five Alabama ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $932 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $874 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $888 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,322 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 35005 runs $1,322 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Birmingham area ($1,238). Rents are up $390 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 35005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 35005: 15.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 35005 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 35005
| Period | ZIP 35005 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 35005 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 35005 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35005 | 2.70 | 42.2 | 14.8% | 20.3% | 16.9% | 1968 | $1,322 | 15.3% | 86.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 35060 | 2.62 | 34.7 | 13.5% | 2.1% | 21.6% | 1973 | $1,252 | 17.0% | 97.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 35073 | 2.36 | 41.9 | 11.3% | 39.0% | 12.3% | 1961 | $1,047 | 16.4% | 87.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 35036 | 2.52 | 41.3 | 11.3% | 38.0% | 8.5% | 1977 | $650 | 21.0% | 86.7% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 35214 | 2.47 | 45.1 | 14.4% | 33.7% | 12.8% | 1970 | $1,140 | 24.3% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 35224 | 2.61 | 40.0 | 20.1% | 35.4% | 30.0% | 1960 | $1,056 | 9.0% | 88.0% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 35118 | 2.73 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 1976 | $1,138 | 18.3% | 89.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 35127 | 2.73 | 40.5 | 18.6% | 21.4% | 9.7% | 1985 | $1,513 | 22.6% | 94.7% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 35218 | 2.81 | 40.3 | 25.4% | 61.9% | 25.8% | 1958 | $983 | 10.1% | 83.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 35117 | 2.63 | 40.2 | 6.3% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,134 | 26.5% | 90.3% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 35208 | 2.58 | 44.6 | 14.5% | 35.7% | 20.9% | 1953 | $1,127 | 23.0% | 87.8% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 35005. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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