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Zip Code 35501

AL · Population: 10,126

C+
52/100
42
C
Safety
66
B
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35501

Zip code 35501 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 10,126 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 $52,927, with home values near $164,100 and rents around $680/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$52,927
Home Value
$164,100
Rent
$680/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
16.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
62.5%
Rent Burden
15.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower 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).