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Population and households in ZIP 36603
Household size in ZIP 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 36603 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 36603 are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36603: 21.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 36603
Renters in ZIP 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 36603: 68.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 68.7% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.1% of the housing in ZIP 36603, 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 fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 36603 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have older 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $504 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $564 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $669 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $870 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 36603 runs $870 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $366 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, 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 36603
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36603: 14.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west. ZIP 36603 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 36603 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 36603 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 36603
| Period | ZIP 36603 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36603 runs well above the national rate: 13.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 36603 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 36603 | 2.18 | 39.9 | 21.5% | 68.8% | 24.1% | 1966 | $870 | 14.2% | 81.7% | 13.4% |
| ZIP 36602 | 1.39 | 62.0 | 3.6% | 67.2% | 11.2% | 1967 | $555 | 37.0% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36604 | 2.35 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 41.5% | 25.3% | 1948 | $884 | 41.7% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 36607 | 2.09 | 49.1 | 12.6% | 47.6% | 21.2% | 1955 | $867 | 33.9% | 86.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 36617 | 2.44 | 45.0 | 16.7% | 50.4% | 19.3% | 1967 | $1,012 | 15.7% | 86.4% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 36616 | 2.14 | 49.3 | 8.4% | 71.3% | 38.4% | 1958 | $736 | 11.9% | 74.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36606 | 2.38 | 35.6 | 21.4% | 49.0% | 12.4% | 1963 | $1,080 | 29.1% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36610 | 2.66 | 39.8 | 22.9% | 55.4% | 23.8% | 1962 | $822 | 9.1% | 81.9% | 13.7% |
| 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 36612 | 2.68 | 37.4 | 23.2% | 39.1% | 27.6% | 1966 | $834 | 14.3% | 85.4% | 12.6% |
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 36603. 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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