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Population and households in ZIP 35207
Household size in ZIP 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35207 average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.0 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.1, ZIP 35207 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 40.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only six of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 35207: 33.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.7 points, even as the national share fell. No other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 35207
Renters in ZIP 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.6% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 35207 than nationally: 48.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 69.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of renters.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 35207: 15.3% 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 is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 35207 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Only 12 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $693 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $607 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $636 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $784 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$92 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35207 pays $784 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $92 a month since 2006–10, up 13%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.9% 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 northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 35207
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 35207: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 22 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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 35207 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 22 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 35207
| Period | ZIP 35207 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 35207: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 35207 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 35207 | 2.81 | 31.1 | 33.4% | 48.6% | 15.3% | 1961 | $784 | 12.0% | 79.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 35234 | 2.17 | 43.0 | 12.5% | 47.0% | 38.1% | 1958 | $901 | 9.9% | 80.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 35203 | 1.48 | 39.1 | 11.1% | 69.3% | 22.0% | 1954 | $1,286 | 37.8% | 82.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 35204 | 2.01 | 41.6 | 15.6% | 55.8% | 24.0% | 1956 | $832 | 26.7% | 80.6% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 35068 | 2.24 | 36.8 | 21.7% | 36.1% | 7.6% | 1986 | $1,278 | 30.8% | 92.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 35217 | 2.47 | 39.8 | 17.0% | 54.6% | 16.4% | 1961 | $1,020 | 11.0% | 75.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 35233 | 1.40 | 27.7 | 1.7% | 93.4% | 13.4% | 2009 | $1,646 | 76.9% | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 35222 | 2.16 | 37.2 | 8.4% | 45.4% | 10.7% | 1967 | $1,128 | 60.7% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 35212 | 2.28 | 34.1 | 20.8% | 54.4% | 17.7% | 1964 | $987 | 32.1% | 84.4% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 35214 | 2.47 | 45.1 | 14.4% | 33.7% | 12.8% | 1970 | $1,140 | 24.3% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 35205 | 1.83 | 32.8 | 4.5% | 66.3% | 22.8% | 1961 | $1,047 | 61.1% | 96.4% | 4.9% |
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 35207. 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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