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Population and households in ZIP 35824
Household size in ZIP 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35824 are small: just 2.15 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller households.
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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 35824 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in ZIP 35824, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 35824
Renters in ZIP 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 35824 than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 41.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. The renter share is down 12.9 points from 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 35824 is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Alabama as a whole (13.5%). Vacancy is up 2.6 points from 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 35824 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $977 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,525 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35824 pays $1,525 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rent has climbed $826 a month since 2006–10, up 118%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.3% 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 35824
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.2% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 35824 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.8% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 35824: 96.8% 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 fallen 1.9 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 11 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 35824
| Period | ZIP 35824 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35824 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 35824 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 35824 | 2.15 | 45.6 | 6.0% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 2006 | $1,525 | 63.5% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35756 | 3.02 | 35.5 | 8.4% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 2013 | $1,826 | 59.4% | 94.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 35758 | 2.60 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 30.8% | 4.9% | 1999 | $1,762 | 64.0% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 35808 | 3.24 | 44.1 | 9.5% | 97.5% | 3.2% | 1994 | $1,676 | 56.0% | 98.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 35805 | 2.07 | 34.7 | 16.4% | 59.3% | 12.9% | 1970 | $995 | 22.2% | 78.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 35775 | 1.56 | 60.5 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 1987 | $864 | 13.8% | 83.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 35806 | 2.06 | 34.1 | 9.7% | 55.2% | 8.1% | 2004 | $1,484 | 58.6% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 35816 | 2.20 | 29.2 | 15.1% | 75.8% | 12.2% | 1975 | $992 | 28.6% | 89.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 35649 | 2.22 | 41.2 | 12.3% | 48.9% | 9.9% | 2013 | $1,413 | 54.8% | 89.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 35896 | 1.77 | 22.0 | 32.8% | 42.8% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,064 | 32.5% | 85.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 35757 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 8.0% | 29.0% | 5.7% | 2007 | $1,623 | 56.3% | 96.1% | 2.0% |
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 35824. 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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