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Population and households in ZIP 36079
Household size in ZIP 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 36079 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast 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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 36079 is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 36079 (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 36079
Renters in ZIP 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 36079 own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 50.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 11.9 points, 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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.1% of the housing in ZIP 36079, 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 is up 4.8 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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36079 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $897 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36079 costs $897 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $265 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 36079
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 36079 than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in Alabama as a whole (29.0%). The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 36079 have finished high school as nationally: 87.9%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, 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 36079
| Period | ZIP 36079 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 36079 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 36079 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 36079 | 2.47 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 1994 | $897 | 32.5% | 87.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 36082 | 1.91 | 19.9 | 13.4% | 100.0% | 19.0% | 1985 | $689 | 5.1% | 96.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 36081 | 2.56 | 31.0 | 16.7% | 51.5% | 23.1% | 1985 | $867 | 29.5% | 88.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 36035 | 2.25 | 42.4 | 12.6% | 22.6% | 20.2% | 1987 | $800 | 24.1% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36010 | 2.54 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 30.7% | 24.4% | 1981 | $906 | 13.5% | 78.3% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 36034 | 2.87 | 38.0 | 9.1% | 28.6% | 20.4% | 1994 | $800 | 15.0% | 86.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 36005 | 2.59 | 40.0 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 22.1% | 1986 | $947 | 12.0% | 76.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36049 | 2.28 | 47.7 | 13.0% | 32.4% | 18.2% | 1983 | $684 | 16.0% | 85.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 36071 | 2.50 | 39.1 | 10.1% | 22.8% | 28.0% | 1986 | $721 | 13.7% | 74.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 36017 | 2.13 | 41.6 | 10.1% | 29.2% | 34.8% | 1983 | $488 | 4.7% | 66.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 36048 | 2.12 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 27.7% | 23.0% | 1984 | $593 | 10.4% | 81.5% | 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 36079. 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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