Population 24,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 35124: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 35124
Household size in ZIP 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35124 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35124 are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 35124 (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.9 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 35124
Renters in ZIP 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35124 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in ZIP 35124 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Only seven of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 35124 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $938 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,180 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,441 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 35124 costs $1,441 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Birmingham area as a whole ($1,238). Rent has climbed $503 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just 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 35124
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 35124: 46.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 35124: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 35124 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alabama ZIP codes.
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 35124
| Period | ZIP 35124 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35124 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, 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 35124 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 35124 | 2.59 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 1995 | $1,441 | 46.1% | 94.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 35244 | 2.56 | 40.0 | 8.8% | 31.0% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,507 | 60.1% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35080 | 3.00 | 36.7 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 2003 | $2,025 | 55.6% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 35007 | 2.73 | 38.8 | 10.5% | 14.4% | 5.8% | 1994 | $1,456 | 39.3% | 93.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 35114 | 3.15 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2002 | $1,286 | 38.8% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35226 | 2.68 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 1985 | $1,595 | 67.3% | 96.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35216 | 2.41 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 44.6% | 9.9% | 1979 | $1,444 | 51.3% | 92.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35043 | 2.95 | 41.6 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 4.3% | 2008 | $1,351 | 45.7% | 97.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 35243 | 2.26 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 1988 | $1,712 | 73.7% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35242 | 2.48 | 43.9 | 7.2% | 27.1% | 6.8% | 1998 | $1,538 | 67.1% | 97.4% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 35022 | 2.44 | 42.6 | 11.4% | 23.1% | 9.2% | 1997 | $1,390 | 40.6% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 21001, MD · 35023, AL · 34287, FL · 77802, TX · 33137, FL · 82718, WY · 27403, NC · 23601, VA · 21030, MD · 18944, PA
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 35124. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.