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Population and households in ZIP 36527
Household size in ZIP 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 36527 is a place of big households: 2.98 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.66, even as the national average fell. Only 13 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36527 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.9, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in ZIP 36527, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower 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 36527
Renters in ZIP 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.3% of households in ZIP 36527 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.5 points, 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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 36527 is close to the national rate: 9.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Alabama overall (13.5%). Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 36527 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have newer 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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,009 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,175 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,261 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,381 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$372 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 36527 pays $1,381 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rent has climbed $372 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 36527
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 36527 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 36527: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 36527
| Period | ZIP 36527 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36527 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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 36527 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 36527 | 2.98 | 37.0 | 5.2% | 24.3% | 9.9% | 2005 | $1,381 | 48.8% | 97.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36526 | 2.67 | 39.8 | 7.1% | 25.1% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,757 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 36578 | 2.60 | 43.5 | 2.9% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 1993 | $1,216 | 26.4% | 85.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 36559 | 2.59 | 51.2 | 2.8% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,465 | 68.1% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 36551 | 3.15 | 35.9 | 18.0% | 20.0% | 11.2% | 1995 | $1,393 | 17.6% | 90.8% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 36602 | 1.39 | 62.0 | 3.6% | 67.2% | 11.2% | 1967 | $555 | 37.0% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36603 | 2.18 | 39.9 | 21.5% | 68.8% | 24.1% | 1966 | $870 | 14.2% | 81.7% | 13.4% |
| ZIP 36576 | 2.69 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 1997 | $1,258 | 23.2% | 93.6% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 36604 | 2.35 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 41.5% | 25.3% | 1948 | $884 | 41.7% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 36615 | 1.75 | 80.2 | 20.6% | 28.1% | 12.1% | 1972 | $1,076 | 18.7% | 58.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 36532 | 2.45 | 49.0 | 6.0% | 18.8% | 12.4% | 1998 | $1,531 | 48.1% | 93.3% | 2.9% |
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 36527. 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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