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Population and households in ZIP 36266
Household size in ZIP 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36266 are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.24, 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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36266 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 36266 than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 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 36266
Renters in ZIP 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 36266 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (68.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 14.8 points since 2006–10, 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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.1% of the housing in ZIP 36266, 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 8.4 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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 36266 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $431 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $445 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $585 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $689 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 36266 pays $689 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $258 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 36266
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36266: 13.6% 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 edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 36266 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of 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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.3% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 36266 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 36266 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama ZIP codes.
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 36266
| Period | ZIP 36266 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 36266 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 36266 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 36266 | 2.31 | 49.3 | 9.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1983 | $689 | 13.6% | 83.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 36251 | 2.38 | 46.0 | 9.7% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 1983 | $516 | 14.1% | 82.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 36258 | 2.55 | 42.2 | 8.5% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 1987 | $747 | 11.1% | 80.6% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 36278 | 2.32 | 47.9 | 12.7% | 17.3% | 37.1% | 1992 | $731 | 17.0% | 83.6% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36280 | 2.67 | 36.5 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 1984 | $775 | 19.9% | 78.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 35160 | 2.23 | 45.9 | 13.9% | 34.1% | 18.6% | 1977 | $787 | 14.9% | 81.7% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 36263 | 2.55 | 36.4 | 6.3% | 14.4% | 27.0% | 1983 | $866 | 19.2% | 82.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 35149 | 2.08 | 52.1 | 7.1% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 1978 | $718 | 10.3% | 98.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35014 | 2.03 | 50.0 | 12.1% | 21.3% | 19.8% | 1984 | $735 | 10.5% | 90.3% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 30170 | 2.93 | 36.7 | 11.2% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 1986 | $930 | 23.7% | 90.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 35032 | 1.89 | 38.8 | 32.4% | 40.8% | 4.9% | 1981 | $1,340 | 5.0% | 70.8% | 18.5% |
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 36266. 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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