35040 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Alabama based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 35040 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35040 is White. The current unemployment level in 35040 is 2.8%.
| Population | 18,464 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 227 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,586 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,848 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $365,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 48.07% |
35040 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,849 | 64.57% |
| Black | 4,845 | 26.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,575 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35040 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,157 | 49.87% |
| Black | 875 | 37.72% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 11.42% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
35040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 702 | 8.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,017 | 23.24% |
| High School Diploma | 2,116 | 24.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 199 | 2.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 385 | 4.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,970 | 22.7% |
| Associates Degree | 536 | 6.18% |
| Masters Degree | 596 | 6.87% |
| Professional Degree | 135 | 1.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.28% |
