NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 35905

AL · Population: 6,221

B+
76/100
57
C+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35905

Zip code 35905 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 6,221 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $67,321 and home values around $166,400, 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 20.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$67,321
Home Value
$166,400
Rent
$774/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
20.1%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
84.5%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+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).