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Zip Code 35540

AL · Population: 2,228

C+
55/100
40
C
Safety
61
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35540

Zip code 35540 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 2,228 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $47,230, with home values near $106,200 and rents around $608/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$47,230
Home Value
$106,200
Rent
$608/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
11.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
81.5%
Rent Burden
15.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability61BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).