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Population and households in ZIP 36272
Household size in ZIP 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 36272 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.47, 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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 36272 is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 36272 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 36272
Renters in ZIP 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.9% of households in ZIP 36272 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over six in ten owners (61.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36272: 18.3% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.5 points, 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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 36272 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $539 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $541 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $691 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $935 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$396 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36272 costs $935 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $396 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
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 36272
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 36272 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 36272 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 36272
| Period | ZIP 36272 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36272 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.9 points, 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 36272 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 36272 | 2.57 | 41.6 | 10.6% | 22.9% | 18.3% | 1978 | $935 | 17.9% | 86.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 36265 | 2.44 | 33.5 | 8.2% | 36.4% | 23.0% | 1992 | $830 | 26.0% | 91.4% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 36279 | 2.64 | 38.6 | 17.7% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1988 | $884 | 16.5% | 87.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 35905 | 2.56 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 17.3% | 12.7% | 1980 | $941 | 20.4% | 91.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 35903 | 2.47 | 44.9 | 11.9% | 34.1% | 17.4% | 1971 | $844 | 17.4% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 35901 | 2.53 | 40.3 | 16.9% | 34.8% | 21.6% | 1972 | $898 | 20.9% | 85.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 30125 | 2.82 | 36.6 | 19.6% | 35.9% | 10.2% | 1983 | $947 | 15.0% | 85.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 35907 | 2.84 | 44.6 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,198 | 24.2% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 35904 | 2.84 | 39.9 | 18.5% | 28.3% | 17.9% | 1965 | $969 | 11.8% | 80.1% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 35906 | 2.46 | 42.8 | 14.5% | 32.3% | 12.9% | 1988 | $1,074 | 24.0% | 84.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 30113 | 2.67 | 40.5 | 5.8% | 22.3% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,050 | 16.8% | 82.9% | 8.0% |
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 36272. 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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