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Population and households in ZIP 35904
Household size in ZIP 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.55 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35904 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 2.30, even as the national average fell. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have larger 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 35904 are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.8, 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 35904 (18.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.7 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 35904 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 35904
Renters in ZIP 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 35904 own their homes; 28.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About seven in ten owners (69.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.9% of the housing in ZIP 35904, 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 6.2 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 35904 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have older 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $681 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $684 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $969 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 35904 costs $969 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $260 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 35904
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 35904: 11.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center. Only 20 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 35904 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower 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 35904
| Period | ZIP 35904 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 35904: 10.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 35904 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 35904 | 2.84 | 39.9 | 18.5% | 28.3% | 17.9% | 1965 | $969 | 11.8% | 80.1% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 35901 | 2.53 | 40.3 | 16.9% | 34.8% | 21.6% | 1972 | $898 | 20.9% | 85.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 35954 | 2.49 | 46.0 | 7.9% | 21.1% | 16.2% | 1977 | $783 | 13.3% | 86.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 35903 | 2.47 | 44.9 | 11.9% | 34.1% | 17.4% | 1971 | $844 | 17.4% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35906 | 2.46 | 42.8 | 14.5% | 32.3% | 12.9% | 1988 | $1,074 | 24.0% | 84.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 35905 | 2.56 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 17.3% | 12.7% | 1980 | $941 | 20.4% | 91.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 35907 | 2.84 | 44.6 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,198 | 24.2% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35956 | 2.81 | 38.7 | 5.4% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 1984 | $936 | 18.1% | 86.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 35972 | 2.43 | 50.9 | 7.8% | 4.2% | 10.2% | 1976 | $697 | 16.0% | 84.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 35987 | 2.89 | 42.3 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 14.3% | 1988 | $746 | 12.3% | 92.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 35990 | 2.58 | 45.6 | 13.3% | 28.8% | 24.5% | 1983 | $405 | 14.0% | 75.2% | 9.3% |
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 35904. 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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