NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36527

AL · Population: 19,942

A
83/100
87
A
Safety
88
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36527

Zip code 36527 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 19,942 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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.

With a median household income of $111,334 and home values around $327,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 45.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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

Median Income
$111,334
Home Value
$327,100
Rent
$1,456/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
45.3%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
74.8%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).