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Population and households in ZIP 35759
Household size in ZIP 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35759 average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.73, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35759 are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Alabama overall, where the median age is 40.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.5, even as the national median rose.
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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 35759: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 35759 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 35759
Renters in ZIP 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35759 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 35759 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 35759 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have newer 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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $911 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $983 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$454 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35759 pays $1,249 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rents are up $454 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just 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 35759
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 35759: 46.3% 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. The share with a degree is up 22.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 35759 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 35759 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 35759
| Period | ZIP 35759 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35759 has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 35759 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 35759 | 2.84 | 38.7 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 2007 | $1,249 | 46.3% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 35811 | 2.43 | 37.4 | 12.8% | 22.8% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,174 | 32.9% | 91.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 35750 | 2.72 | 41.4 | 11.4% | 15.3% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,094 | 28.7% | 86.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35810 | 2.85 | 39.2 | 17.4% | 35.7% | 11.7% | 1972 | $1,157 | 24.7% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 35761 | 2.64 | 39.4 | 11.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 1997 | $1,236 | 32.1% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 35896 | 1.77 | 22.0 | 32.8% | 42.8% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,064 | 32.5% | 85.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 35773 | 2.64 | 43.3 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 9.0% | 1999 | $1,175 | 27.4% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 35816 | 2.20 | 29.2 | 15.1% | 75.8% | 12.2% | 1975 | $992 | 28.6% | 89.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 35801 | 2.10 | 43.2 | 7.0% | 35.7% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,460 | 59.0% | 92.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 35806 | 2.06 | 34.1 | 9.7% | 55.2% | 8.1% | 2004 | $1,484 | 58.6% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 35805 | 2.07 | 34.7 | 16.4% | 59.3% | 12.9% | 1970 | $995 | 22.2% | 78.4% | 7.1% |
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 35759. 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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