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Population and households in ZIP 36832
Household size in ZIP 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 36832 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama overall, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.8 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.8, ZIP 36832 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 25.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 36832 than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Alabama. The single-parent share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 36832
Renters in ZIP 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 36832 rent: 50.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 36832: 19.3% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.5 points, 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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 36832 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 25 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $704 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $871 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,062 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 36832 pays $1,062 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.0% 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 center; the highest are in the east.
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 36832
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 36832: 50.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 23 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 36832: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 36832
| Period | ZIP 36832 | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 36832 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 36832 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 36832 | 2.67 | 27.8 | 12.9% | 50.5% | 19.3% | 1999 | $1,062 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 36849 | 3.62 | 19.7 | 3.8% | 87.5% | 30.9% | 1995 | $1,540 | 24.7% | 89.2% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 36830 | 2.54 | 34.3 | 6.0% | 44.1% | 14.5% | 1998 | $1,372 | 61.4% | 96.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 36865 | 4.02 | 24.1 | 2.6% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 2003 | $897 | 57.2% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 36879 | 2.83 | 43.7 | 3.6% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 1997 | $1,493 | 50.2% | 94.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 36801 | 2.36 | 41.2 | 11.0% | 36.9% | 11.5% | 1987 | $1,082 | 34.3% | 88.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 36804 | 2.64 | 40.4 | 12.7% | 17.5% | 10.5% | 1997 | $847 | 31.0% | 88.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 36866 | 2.53 | 44.0 | 13.9% | 20.7% | 12.2% | 1980 | $741 | 11.6% | 83.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 36083 | 2.25 | 41.6 | 22.3% | 41.9% | 27.0% | 1981 | $771 | 25.6% | 87.2% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 36088 | 2.07 | 28.7 | 29.8% | 62.4% | 39.5% | 1975 | $696 | 24.3% | 91.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 36874 | 2.63 | 43.1 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 14.4% | 1997 | $1,018 | 24.1% | 88.8% | 2.2% |
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 36832. 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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