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Population and households in ZIP 36606
Household size in ZIP 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36606 are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36606 is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, in line with the national trend.
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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36606: 21.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 36606
Renters in ZIP 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 36606 than nationally: 49.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 36606 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 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 36606 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Only 19 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $897 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,080 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 36606 pays $1,080 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $401 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% 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 36606
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 36606 than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 36606 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, as it has 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 36606
| Period | ZIP 36606 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36606 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 36606 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 36606 | 2.38 | 35.6 | 21.4% | 49.0% | 12.4% | 1963 | $1,080 | 29.1% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36607 | 2.09 | 49.1 | 12.6% | 47.6% | 21.2% | 1955 | $867 | 33.9% | 86.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 36604 | 2.35 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 41.5% | 25.3% | 1948 | $884 | 41.7% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 36617 | 2.44 | 45.0 | 16.7% | 50.4% | 19.3% | 1967 | $1,012 | 15.7% | 86.4% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 36603 | 2.18 | 39.9 | 21.5% | 68.8% | 24.1% | 1966 | $870 | 14.2% | 81.7% | 13.4% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 36609 | 2.20 | 38.5 | 14.9% | 55.9% | 13.0% | 1981 | $1,093 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 36616 | 2.14 | 49.3 | 8.4% | 71.3% | 38.4% | 1958 | $736 | 11.9% | 74.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36615 | 1.75 | 80.2 | 20.6% | 28.1% | 12.1% | 1972 | $1,076 | 18.7% | 58.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 36693 | 2.39 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 31.8% | 12.4% | 1978 | $1,219 | 37.7% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
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 36606. 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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