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Population and households in ZIP 36793
Household size in ZIP 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36793 are small: just 2.37 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 36793 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 36793: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% 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 36793
Renters in ZIP 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 36793 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (65.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.0% of the housing in ZIP 36793, 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.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 36793 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $556 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $774 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $988 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 36793 costs $988 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 35.1% of the typical renter's income, 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 36793
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 36793: 11.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 36793 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 36793
| Period | ZIP 36793 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36793 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Birmingham area. 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 36793 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 36793 | 2.37 | 48.6 | 8.1% | 16.2% | 19.0% | 1980 | $988 | 11.7% | 81.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 36790 | 2.58 | 45.6 | 13.2% | 24.6% | 12.8% | 1988 | $867 | 13.7% | 86.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 36792 | 2.32 | 39.2 | 15.2% | 18.9% | 17.8% | 1981 | $993 | 5.3% | 88.0% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 36750 | 2.54 | 46.8 | 11.0% | 17.4% | 12.7% | 1986 | $835 | 13.4% | 84.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 35042 | 2.43 | 39.8 | 16.0% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 1985 | $795 | 13.2% | 83.1% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 35034 | 2.62 | 40.4 | 20.3% | 26.3% | 17.3% | 1986 | $1,030 | 14.2% | 81.7% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 35171 | 2.75 | 39.0 | 6.9% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 1990 | $856 | 20.5% | 85.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 35085 | 2.77 | 36.0 | 8.4% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1988 | $880 | 13.4% | 84.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 35045 | 2.38 | 41.6 | 11.8% | 28.3% | 8.1% | 1984 | $900 | 18.4% | 88.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 35046 | 2.90 | 38.7 | 10.2% | 14.7% | 21.1% | 1987 | $841 | 17.6% | 86.3% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 36091 | 2.17 | 47.5 | 5.0% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 1989 | $666 | 10.7% | 85.9% | 9.1% |
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 36793. 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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