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Population and households in ZIP 36607
Household size in ZIP 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 36607 is a place of small households, averaging 2.09 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 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36607 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 36607 as they are nationally: 12.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 36607
Renters in ZIP 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 36607 than nationally: 47.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 28 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36607: 21.2% of homes are empty, 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 is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36607 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$185 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 36607 runs $867 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $185 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 36607
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 36607 (33.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama overall (29.0%). The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 36607 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, 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 36607
| Period | ZIP 36607 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36607 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, 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 36607 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 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 36606 | 2.38 | 35.6 | 21.4% | 49.0% | 12.4% | 1963 | $1,080 | 29.1% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36616 | 2.14 | 49.3 | 8.4% | 71.3% | 38.4% | 1958 | $736 | 11.9% | 74.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36604 | 2.35 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 41.5% | 25.3% | 1948 | $884 | 41.7% | 93.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 36603 | 2.18 | 39.9 | 21.5% | 68.8% | 24.1% | 1966 | $870 | 14.2% | 81.7% | 13.4% |
| ZIP 36610 | 2.66 | 39.8 | 22.9% | 55.4% | 23.8% | 1962 | $822 | 9.1% | 81.9% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 36602 | 1.39 | 62.0 | 3.6% | 67.2% | 11.2% | 1967 | $555 | 37.0% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 36612 | 2.68 | 37.4 | 23.2% | 39.1% | 27.6% | 1966 | $834 | 14.3% | 85.4% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 36609 | 2.20 | 38.5 | 14.9% | 55.9% | 13.0% | 1981 | $1,093 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 36688 | 2.43 | 29.2 | 9.5% | 34.6% | 44.3% | 1993 | $1,124 | 48.0% | 98.9% | 5.1% |
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 36607. 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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