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Population and households in ZIP 35406
Household size in ZIP 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35406 run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 35406 is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 35406: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 35406
Renters in ZIP 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35406 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 35406 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 35406 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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 35406 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 35406 has newer homes than the great majority of Alabama ZIP codes.
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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,285 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,647 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,100 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,938 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$653 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35406 pays $1,938 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $653 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 35406
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 35406 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 35406: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 35406
| Period | ZIP 35406 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 35406 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller 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 35406 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 35406 | 2.41 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 23.2% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,938 | 64.4% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 35487 | 1.38 | 19.6 | 10.1% | 97.6% | 12.4% | 1983 | $1,292 | 45.5% | 90.7% | 29.7% |
| ZIP 35404 | 2.69 | 30.0 | 11.3% | 54.4% | 28.6% | 1985 | $1,051 | 29.2% | 87.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 35473 | 2.40 | 38.1 | 9.5% | 39.4% | 5.7% | 1993 | $959 | 38.2% | 92.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 35476 | 2.49 | 34.6 | 10.6% | 55.2% | 9.1% | 1978 | $1,113 | 27.0% | 90.5% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 35401 | 2.24 | 27.4 | 15.6% | 73.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,021 | 41.5% | 86.5% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 35475 | 2.77 | 40.9 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2000 | $965 | 35.4% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 35405 | 2.51 | 36.6 | 13.0% | 45.9% | 7.4% | 1992 | $1,162 | 27.6% | 94.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 35453 | 2.68 | 38.1 | 10.8% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,086 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 35452 | 2.60 | 39.5 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,127 | 25.9% | 93.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 35444 | 2.59 | 37.1 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 13.7% | 1996 | $1,353 | 21.5% | 91.0% | 2.2% |
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 35406. 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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