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Zip Code 35073

AL · Population: 2,898

C
48/100
40
C
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35073

Zip code 35073 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 2,898 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $49,960, with home values near $110,300 and rents around $811/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10% 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
$49,960
Home Value
$110,300
Rent
$811/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
19.5%
Unemployment
10%
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).