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Zip Code 35126

AL · Population: 21,612

B+
72/100
73
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35126

Zip code 35126 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 21,612 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $79,723 and home values around $174,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, 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
$79,723
Home Value
$174,600
Rent
$1,095/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
17.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
88.8%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).