Zip Code 35574
AL · Population: 1,346
About Zip Code 35574
Zip code 35574 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 1,346 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.
Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.
With a median household income of $52,386 and home values around $139,400, 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 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.8%.
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
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 42 | C | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | 71 | B+ | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 50 | C+ | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 91 | A+ | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 64 | B | 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).