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Population and households in ZIP 36611
Household size in ZIP 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 36611 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.45, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36611 is young: half of its residents are under 31.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 35.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 36611: 18.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 36611 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alabama ZIP codes.
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 36611
Renters in ZIP 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 36611 than nationally: 47.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share has risen 11.0 points since 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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 36611: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Alabama overall (13.5%).
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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36611 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, 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 east. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $735 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $840 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36611 costs $840 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 36611
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36611: 14.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 36611 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 36611 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alabama. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 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 36611
| Period | ZIP 36611 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36611 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.2 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 36611 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 36611 | 2.74 | 31.8 | 18.3% | 47.3% | 11.5% | 1965 | $840 | 14.2% | 87.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 36612 | 2.68 | 37.4 | 23.2% | 39.1% | 27.6% | 1966 | $834 | 14.3% | 85.4% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 36610 | 2.66 | 39.8 | 22.9% | 55.4% | 23.8% | 1962 | $822 | 9.1% | 81.9% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 36616 | 2.14 | 49.3 | 8.4% | 71.3% | 38.4% | 1958 | $736 | 11.9% | 74.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 36617 | 2.44 | 45.0 | 16.7% | 50.4% | 19.3% | 1967 | $1,012 | 15.7% | 86.4% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 36571 | 2.44 | 42.5 | 12.0% | 21.2% | 7.9% | 1985 | $1,093 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 36607 | 2.09 | 49.1 | 12.6% | 47.6% | 21.2% | 1955 | $867 | 33.9% | 86.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 36613 | 2.89 | 38.7 | 12.6% | 27.0% | 13.8% | 1983 | $1,188 | 20.5% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| 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 36618 | 2.68 | 38.7 | 19.5% | 26.8% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,182 | 25.8% | 89.7% | 10.2% |
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 36611. 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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