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Population and households in ZIP 35954
Household size in ZIP 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 35954 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast 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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 35954 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, 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 38.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 25 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in ZIP 35954, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 35954 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 35954
Renters in ZIP 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35954 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.8 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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 35954: 16.2% of homes are empty, 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 5.7 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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 35954 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Alabama overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $783 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$207 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 35954 pays $783 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $207 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 35954
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 35954 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 35954 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 35954
| Period | ZIP 35954 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35954 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 35954 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 35954 | 2.49 | 46.0 | 7.9% | 21.1% | 16.2% | 1977 | $783 | 13.3% | 86.8% | 4.8% |
| 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 35906 | 2.46 | 42.8 | 14.5% | 32.3% | 12.9% | 1988 | $1,074 | 24.0% | 84.0% | 6.7% |
| 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 35903 | 2.47 | 44.9 | 11.9% | 34.1% | 17.4% | 1971 | $844 | 17.4% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35907 | 2.84 | 44.6 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,198 | 24.2% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35905 | 2.56 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 17.3% | 12.7% | 1980 | $941 | 20.4% | 91.9% | 3.2% |
| 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 35954. 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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