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Population and households in ZIP 36108
Household size in ZIP 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 36108 has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Alabama. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36108 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36108: 22.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 15 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 36108
Renters in ZIP 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 36108 than nationally: 39.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About seven in ten owners (71.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36108: 19.2% 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 4.6 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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 36108 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast 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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $723 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $936 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36108 costs $936 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $244 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.3% 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 east; 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 36108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36108: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. ZIP 36108 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Alabama ZIP codes.
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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 36108 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 11 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 36108
| Period | ZIP 36108 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 36108: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 36108 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 36108 | 2.49 | 41.8 | 22.2% | 39.5% | 19.2% | 1971 | $936 | 13.5% | 77.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 36112 | 3.28 | 35.3 | 7.2% | 96.6% | 14.1% | 1950 | $1,860 | 29.8% | 85.6% | 9.1% |
| 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 36104 | 1.98 | 32.3 | 25.2% | 72.3% | 20.7% | 1962 | $738 | 25.1% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 36111 | 2.41 | 39.8 | 19.6% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1965 | $1,219 | 47.1% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| 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 36110 | 2.89 | 32.6 | 29.1% | 52.3% | 20.3% | 1970 | $1,028 | 12.0% | 71.9% | 6.7% |
| 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% |
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 36108. 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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