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Population and households in ZIP 36104
Household size in ZIP 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 36104 is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.11, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.3, ZIP 36104 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 crept up from 31.4, mirroring the country. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36104: 25.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 36104
Renters in ZIP 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 36104: 72.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (58.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36104: 20.7% 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 0.7 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36104 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 16 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $452 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $505 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $585 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $738 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36104 costs $738 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.3% 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 southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 36104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36104: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 36104 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 15.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 36104
| Period | ZIP 36104 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36104 runs well above the national rate: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 13.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 36104 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 36104 | 1.98 | 32.3 | 25.2% | 72.3% | 20.7% | 1962 | $738 | 25.1% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 36107 | 2.38 | 32.7 | 20.8% | 61.2% | 17.2% | 1950 | $980 | 20.7% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 36106 | 2.14 | 40.4 | 15.0% | 44.7% | 13.4% | 1967 | $1,246 | 49.3% | 92.8% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 36112 | 3.28 | 35.3 | 7.2% | 96.6% | 14.1% | 1950 | $1,860 | 29.8% | 85.6% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 36111 | 2.41 | 39.8 | 19.6% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1965 | $1,219 | 47.1% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 36113 | 3.44 | 40.6 | 4.0% | 96.0% | 12.7% | 1944 | $2,015 | 26.3% | 79.8% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 36105 | 2.44 | 42.7 | 23.7% | 39.4% | 22.5% | 1963 | $916 | 16.9% | 77.5% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 36109 | 2.39 | 40.7 | 14.8% | 35.3% | 12.4% | 1972 | $1,182 | 28.1% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 36114 | 4.45 | 17.2 | 16.5% | 100.0% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,405 | 41.4% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 36108 | 2.49 | 41.8 | 22.2% | 39.5% | 19.2% | 1971 | $936 | 13.5% | 77.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 36110 | 2.89 | 32.6 | 29.1% | 52.3% | 20.3% | 1970 | $1,028 | 12.0% | 71.9% | 6.7% |
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 36104. 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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