Population 9,786 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 35634: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 35634
Household size in ZIP 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35634 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. 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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, ZIP 35634 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, in line with the national trend. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 are older.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 35634: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three 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 35634
Renters in ZIP 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35634 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in ZIP 35634, 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 has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 35634 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Alabama.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $624 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $758 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,002 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35634 pays $1,002 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $378 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 35634
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 35634 (29.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 35634 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 35634 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alabama ZIP codes.
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 35634
| Period | ZIP 35634 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35634 has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 35634 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 35634 | 2.50 | 46.5 | 4.1% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1985 | $1,002 | 29.6% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 35645 | 2.58 | 46.2 | 5.8% | 13.8% | 10.2% | 1989 | $1,033 | 34.8% | 92.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 35630 | 2.15 | 35.0 | 13.8% | 54.4% | 13.1% | 1972 | $832 | 31.0% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 35633 | 2.53 | 44.4 | 5.5% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 1987 | $882 | 27.8% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 35661 | 2.49 | 41.8 | 13.3% | 29.1% | 11.1% | 1986 | $1,010 | 25.1% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 35660 | 2.02 | 43.1 | 13.6% | 38.3% | 15.5% | 1962 | $777 | 17.4% | 81.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35648 | 2.70 | 38.0 | 7.7% | 20.1% | 10.2% | 1983 | $771 | 27.7% | 89.6% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 35652 | 2.45 | 42.8 | 9.1% | 18.7% | 17.1% | 1990 | $763 | 23.9% | 89.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 35610 | 2.67 | 41.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1980 | $778 | 23.3% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 35677 | 2.49 | 47.4 | 2.2% | 5.9% | 25.1% | 1984 | $719 | 14.9% | 84.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 35616 | 2.38 | 46.2 | 17.9% | 21.5% | 26.0% | 1974 | $808 | 16.7% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 78362, TX · 30439, GA · 31329, GA · 31639, GA · 32640, FL · 32680, FL · 32820, FL · 34956, FL · 35204, AL · 35769, AL
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 35634. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.