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Zip Code 35049

AL · Population: 4,001

C
47/100
42
C
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
42
C
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35049

Zip code 35049 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 4,001 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $52,879, with home values near $169,100 and rents around $924/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$52,879
Home Value
$169,100
Rent
$924/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
10.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
71.2%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life42CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).