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Zip Code 35147

AL · Population: 6,465

B+
76/100
81
A
Safety
69
B
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35147

Zip code 35147 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 6,465 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $87,788, with home values near $277,200 and rents around $1,594/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 42.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$87,788
Home Value
$277,200
Rent
$1,594/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
42.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
89.5%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety81ALower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).