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Population and households in ZIP 36609
Household size in ZIP 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36609 are small: just 2.20 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 dropped from 2.34 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36609 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and 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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36609: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 36609
Renters in ZIP 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 36609 rent: 55.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly half of owners (46.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, 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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 36609 than nationally: 13.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 36609 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986.
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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $924 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,093 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36609 costs $1,093 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $305 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 36609
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 36609 as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama as a whole (29.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, 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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 36609 have finished high school (92.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than 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 36609
| Period | ZIP 36609 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 36609 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 36609 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 36609 | 2.20 | 38.5 | 14.9% | 55.9% | 13.0% | 1981 | $1,093 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 36693 | 2.39 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 31.8% | 12.4% | 1978 | $1,219 | 37.7% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36688 | 2.43 | 29.2 | 9.5% | 34.6% | 44.3% | 1993 | $1,124 | 48.0% | 98.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 36608 | 2.45 | 32.8 | 12.1% | 41.5% | 10.4% | 1982 | $1,095 | 41.2% | 92.8% | 3.5% |
| 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 36695 | 2.70 | 37.1 | 10.6% | 31.3% | 7.6% | 1997 | $1,314 | 35.3% | 94.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36618 | 2.68 | 38.7 | 19.5% | 26.8% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,182 | 25.8% | 89.7% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 36605 | 2.71 | 37.9 | 27.0% | 47.0% | 16.6% | 1967 | $998 | 14.5% | 84.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 36619 | 2.65 | 38.8 | 11.0% | 24.4% | 8.7% | 1988 | $998 | 21.5% | 89.4% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 36617 | 2.44 | 45.0 | 16.7% | 50.4% | 19.3% | 1967 | $1,012 | 15.7% | 86.4% | 11.6% |
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 36609. 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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