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Zip Code 35045

AL · Population: 14,496

C+
59/100
50
C+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35045

Zip code 35045 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 14,496 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $61,822, with home values near $179,500 and rents around $888/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$61,822
Home Value
$179,500
Rent
$888/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
18.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
67.8%
Rent Burden
17.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).