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Population and households in ZIP 36081
Household size in ZIP 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36081 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.0, ZIP 36081 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.4, even as the national median rose. Only five of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 36081 (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 36081 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 36081
Renters in ZIP 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 36081: 51.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36081: 23.1% 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 10.3 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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 36081 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $578 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $615 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 36081 pays $867 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $289 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
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 36081
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 36081 (29.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 36081 have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 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 36081
| Period | ZIP 36081 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 36081 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.1 points since 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 36081 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 36081 | 2.56 | 31.0 | 16.7% | 51.5% | 23.1% | 1985 | $867 | 29.5% | 88.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 36082 | 1.91 | 19.9 | 13.4% | 100.0% | 19.0% | 1985 | $689 | 5.1% | 96.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 36079 | 2.47 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 1994 | $897 | 32.5% | 87.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 36035 | 2.25 | 42.4 | 12.6% | 22.6% | 20.2% | 1987 | $800 | 24.1% | 85.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36005 | 2.59 | 40.0 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 22.1% | 1986 | $947 | 12.0% | 76.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36036 | 2.64 | 44.2 | 14.0% | 18.3% | 14.0% | 1988 | $944 | 14.4% | 83.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 36049 | 2.28 | 47.7 | 13.0% | 32.4% | 18.2% | 1983 | $684 | 16.0% | 85.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 36048 | 2.12 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 27.7% | 23.0% | 1984 | $593 | 10.4% | 81.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 36041 | 3.12 | 35.5 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 20.8% | 1987 | $899 | 22.1% | 88.4% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 36071 | 2.50 | 39.1 | 10.1% | 22.8% | 28.0% | 1986 | $721 | 13.7% | 74.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 36046 | 2.68 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 21.9% | 1991 | $918 | 19.4% | 88.0% | 4.4% |
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 36081. 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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