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Zip Code 35115

AL · Population: 16,709

C+
52/100
44
C
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35115

Zip code 35115 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 16,709 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $54,746, with home values near $155,700 and rents around $845/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$54,746
Home Value
$155,700
Rent
$845/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
23.2%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
71.7%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety44CLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).