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Household size in ZIP 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35184 are large by national standards, averaging 3.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have larger households.
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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35184 are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in ZIP 35184, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 35184 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama ZIP codes.
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 35184
Renters in ZIP 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35184 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, 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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.7% of the housing in ZIP 35184, 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.
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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 35184 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 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $497 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $700 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35184 pays $791 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $294 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 35184
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 35184 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only six of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 35184 is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 17.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 35184
| Period | ZIP 35184 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35184 runs well above the national rate: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only nine of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 35184 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 35184 | 3.03 | 39.0 | 6.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% | 1995 | $791 | 9.1% | 89.1% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 35188 | 3.03 | 44.7 | 10.8% | 16.9% | 17.8% | 1997 | $950 | 20.0% | 86.5% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 35074 | 3.20 | 46.7 | 10.9% | 22.2% | 17.4% | 1998 | $1,131 | 24.8% | 85.8% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 35490 | 2.90 | 34.3 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 2002 | $1,229 | 19.3% | 88.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 35111 | 2.60 | 39.8 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 1999 | $1,382 | 28.6% | 92.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 35444 | 2.59 | 37.1 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 13.7% | 1996 | $1,353 | 21.5% | 91.0% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 35035 | 2.44 | 41.1 | 15.5% | 15.2% | 8.2% | 1991 | $674 | 4.3% | 77.0% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 35115 | 2.49 | 36.9 | 13.7% | 28.8% | 7.8% | 1991 | $963 | 25.9% | 85.4% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 35453 | 2.68 | 38.1 | 10.8% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,086 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 35114 | 3.15 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2002 | $1,286 | 38.8% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35080 | 3.00 | 36.7 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 2003 | $2,025 | 55.6% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
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 35184. 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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