Population 35,943 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 35244
Household size in ZIP 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35244 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.62, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35244 are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and 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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 35244 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Alabama ZIP codes, ZIP 35244 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 35244
Renters in ZIP 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 35244 own their homes; 31.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 35244 than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 35244 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,266 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,214 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,403 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,507 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35244 pays $1,507 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Birmingham area as a whole ($1,238). Rents are up $241 a month from 2006–10, a 19% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 35244
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.3% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 35244 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 35244: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only nine of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 35244
| Period | ZIP 35244 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 35244 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 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 35244 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 35244 | 2.56 | 40.0 | 8.8% | 31.0% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,507 | 60.1% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35226 | 2.68 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 1985 | $1,595 | 67.3% | 96.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35124 | 2.59 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 1995 | $1,441 | 46.1% | 94.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 35216 | 2.41 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 44.6% | 9.9% | 1979 | $1,444 | 51.3% | 92.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35080 | 3.00 | 36.7 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 2003 | $2,025 | 55.6% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 35221 | 2.10 | 47.2 | 16.6% | 39.3% | 26.4% | 1957 | $988 | 18.2% | 83.4% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 35243 | 2.26 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 1988 | $1,712 | 73.7% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35020 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 21.7% | 41.9% | 16.7% | 1960 | $1,023 | 11.8% | 80.5% | 7.1% |
| 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 35022 | 2.44 | 42.6 | 11.4% | 23.1% | 9.2% | 1997 | $1,390 | 40.6% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
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 35244. 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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