Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 23 min5:36 am – 8:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 55 min6:47 am – 4:42 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People20,526 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.68,297 householdsMedian household income $63,295Median home value $194,500Median rent $1,404 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,076 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.0% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 9,108 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, retail 15%, transport, warehousing and utilities 11%Average commute 25 minutes83% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%, other Indo-European languages 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighJefferson County, AL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsTornado Very HighLightning Very HighCold wave Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality44% of days had good air in 2025159 of 365 days measured204 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 52, worst day 117main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Jefferson County monitors, AL
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL19% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCentral Alabama Water Systemserves 585,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
