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Population and households in ZIP 36532
Household size in ZIP 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36532 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.0, ZIP 36532 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 36532: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 36532
Renters in ZIP 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 36532 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 36532 than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36532 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $989 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,013 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,097 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,531 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$542 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 36532 runs $1,531 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rent has climbed $542 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 36532
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 36532: 48.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 36532 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 36532 has a higher 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 36532
| Period | ZIP 36532 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36532 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 36532 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 36532 | 2.45 | 49.0 | 6.0% | 18.8% | 12.4% | 1998 | $1,531 | 48.1% | 93.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 36559 | 2.59 | 51.2 | 2.8% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,465 | 68.1% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 36576 | 2.69 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 1997 | $1,258 | 23.2% | 93.6% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 36526 | 2.67 | 39.8 | 7.1% | 25.1% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,757 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 36580 | 2.62 | 44.8 | 12.1% | 16.8% | 17.7% | 1998 | $1,009 | 23.0% | 82.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 36551 | 3.15 | 35.9 | 18.0% | 20.0% | 11.2% | 1995 | $1,393 | 17.6% | 90.8% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 36527 | 2.98 | 37.0 | 5.2% | 24.3% | 9.9% | 2005 | $1,381 | 48.8% | 97.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36567 | 2.78 | 43.3 | 8.0% | 21.4% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,047 | 20.8% | 86.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 36615 | 1.75 | 80.2 | 20.6% | 28.1% | 12.1% | 1972 | $1,076 | 18.7% | 58.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 36605 | 2.71 | 37.9 | 27.0% | 47.0% | 16.6% | 1967 | $998 | 14.5% | 84.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 36602 | 1.39 | 62.0 | 3.6% | 67.2% | 11.2% | 1967 | $555 | 37.0% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
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 36532. 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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