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Population and households in ZIP 36301
Household size in ZIP 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 36301 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in ZIP 36301 is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36301: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Alabama ZIP codes, ZIP 36301 has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 36301
Renters in ZIP 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 36301 than nationally: 41.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 42.3% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 36301: 12.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 36301 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $602 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $685 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $968 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36301 costs $968 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $367 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 36301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36301: 17.9% 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 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 36301 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.5 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 36301
| Period | ZIP 36301 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36301 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, as it has 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 36301 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 36301 | 2.47 | 40.1 | 14.8% | 41.9% | 12.4% | 1983 | $968 | 17.9% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 36305 | 2.52 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 31.9% | 8.8% | 1998 | $1,116 | 35.7% | 91.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 36303 | 2.47 | 38.1 | 15.5% | 41.7% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,118 | 27.0% | 87.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 36321 | 2.59 | 39.8 | 12.0% | 26.8% | 11.1% | 1992 | $863 | 14.1% | 87.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 36376 | 2.46 | 44.7 | 8.4% | 22.8% | 16.0% | 1985 | $835 | 17.3% | 90.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 36312 | 2.52 | 43.5 | 11.2% | 25.1% | 15.0% | 1986 | $845 | 15.1% | 86.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 36320 | 2.43 | 45.8 | 9.2% | 25.4% | 17.0% | 1985 | $821 | 10.4% | 81.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 36375 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 11.2% | 19.1% | 15.8% | 1985 | $865 | 13.6% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 36352 | 2.73 | 39.3 | 11.5% | 19.6% | 15.8% | 1991 | $806 | 22.5% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 36370 | 2.36 | 49.9 | 4.6% | 20.2% | 19.6% | 1985 | $761 | 8.7% | 87.5% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 36343 | 2.26 | 47.9 | 7.1% | 19.3% | 20.3% | 1987 | $771 | 8.0% | 84.7% | 10.7% |
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 36301. 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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