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Population and households in ZIP 35962
Household size in ZIP 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.31 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.36 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35962 are large by national standards, averaging 3.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.99, even as the national average fell. No other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 35962 is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 35962 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 10.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 35962
Renters in ZIP 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35962 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, as it has 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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 35962: 16.7% 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 edged up 0.8 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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 35962 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alabama. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $473 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $531 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $667 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $712 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 35962 costs $712 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $239 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 23 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 35962
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 35962: 10.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 35962 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 35962
| Period | ZIP 35962 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 35962 has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 35962 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 35962 | 3.36 | 37.0 | 9.1% | 23.3% | 16.7% | 1987 | $712 | 10.4% | 71.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 35974 | 2.55 | 38.1 | 6.4% | 22.3% | 15.0% | 1980 | $476 | 9.6% | 75.8% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 35951 | 3.00 | 37.3 | 15.6% | 22.0% | 11.0% | 1986 | $831 | 14.0% | 75.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 35963 | 2.76 | 44.7 | 9.1% | 21.6% | 19.2% | 1973 | $593 | 6.4% | 74.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 35957 | 3.12 | 35.1 | 15.1% | 28.8% | 11.8% | 1981 | $718 | 13.5% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 35961 | 2.69 | 41.4 | 17.3% | 26.0% | 23.3% | 1979 | $591 | 9.6% | 66.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35950 | 2.97 | 34.0 | 15.4% | 29.4% | 8.2% | 1983 | $899 | 19.3% | 78.4% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 35956 | 2.81 | 38.7 | 5.4% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 1984 | $936 | 18.1% | 86.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 35976 | 2.52 | 43.9 | 10.2% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 1986 | $888 | 28.3% | 87.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 35983 | 2.68 | 37.4 | 11.1% | 14.6% | 30.6% | 1986 | $686 | 19.9% | 87.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 35980 | 3.06 | 35.0 | 13.1% | 23.7% | 11.3% | 1993 | $913 | 16.7% | 79.2% | 3.1% |
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 35962. 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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