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Population and households in ZIP 35226
Household size in ZIP 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, ZIP 35226 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Birmingham area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, 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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35226 are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 38.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 35226: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 35226 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 35226
Renters in ZIP 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35226 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 35226: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. ZIP 35226 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Alabama ZIP codes.
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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 35226 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Birmingham area. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,227 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,262 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,547 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,595 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 35226 runs $1,595 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Birmingham area overall ($1,238). Rent has climbed $368 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 35226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.0% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.3% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 35226: 67.3% 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 8.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher 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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 35226: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher 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 35226
| Period | ZIP 35226 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 35226 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. 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 35226 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 35226 | 2.68 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 1985 | $1,595 | 67.3% | 96.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35244 | 2.56 | 40.0 | 8.8% | 31.0% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,507 | 60.1% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35216 | 2.41 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 44.6% | 9.9% | 1979 | $1,444 | 51.3% | 92.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35221 | 2.10 | 47.2 | 16.6% | 39.3% | 26.4% | 1957 | $988 | 18.2% | 83.4% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 35211 | 2.17 | 38.1 | 22.8% | 57.9% | 16.7% | 1970 | $1,020 | 21.9% | 84.7% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 35209 | 2.38 | 31.9 | 8.3% | 49.5% | 15.4% | 1967 | $1,515 | 66.3% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 35229 | 2.38 | 20.2 | 7.6% | 64.5% | 6.2% | 1966 | $1,605 | 59.3% | 82.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35228 | 2.43 | 41.3 | 17.3% | 36.3% | 16.4% | 1962 | $1,002 | 20.4% | 90.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 35020 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 21.7% | 41.9% | 16.7% | 1960 | $1,023 | 11.8% | 80.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 35243 | 2.26 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 1988 | $1,712 | 73.7% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35064 | 2.52 | 34.8 | 30.8% | 42.4% | 19.3% | 1961 | $1,048 | 21.3% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
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 35226. 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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