What are the best areas for veterinary in Alabama?

The top-rated areas for veterinary in Alabama are ZIP 35756 (score: 100/100), ZIP 35223 (score: 100/100), ZIP 35748 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for veterinary?

A strong location for veterinary combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Alabama compare to other states for veterinary?

Alabama averages 94/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Alabama

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $114,519 in household income, with 17.0 existing veterinary practices per ZIP. ZIP 35756 leads at 100, $134,900 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Veterinary Practices
#1	ZIP 35756 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,900	0
#2	ZIP 35223 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,079	0
#3	ZIP 35748 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,365	0
#4	ZIP 36849 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 36064 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,640	0
#6	ZIP 36093 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,115	0
#7	ZIP 35406 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,736	0
#8	ZIP 35213 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,902	0
#9	ZIP 35043 Pop. 15 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,588	0
#10	ZIP 35080 Pop. 20 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,871	0
#11	ZIP 35749 Pop. 29 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,866	0
#12	ZIP 35475 Pop. 20 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,852	0
#13	ZIP 35757 Pop. 18 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,517	0
#14	ZIP 35613 Pop. 24 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,281	0
#15	ZIP 35759 Pop. 12 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,374	0
#16	ZIP 35758 Pop. 49 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$115,780	17
#17	ZIP 35116 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,990	0
#18	ZIP 35824 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,066	0
#19	ZIP 35741 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,750	0
#20	ZIP 35803 Pop. 29 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,182	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Alabama, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $114,519 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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