36701 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 36701 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36701 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36701 is 7.0%.
| Population | 21,940 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 98 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,695 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,226 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $42,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2024) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 91.93% |
36701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,313 | 29.82% |
| Black | 14,701 | 69.45% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 224 | 5.83% |
| Black | 3,586 | 93.36% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
36701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 702 | 5.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,597 | 13.1% |
| High School Diploma | 4,332 | 35.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 296 | 2.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 548 | 4.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,283 | 18.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,373 | 11.26% |
| Masters Degree | 765 | 6.28% |
| Professional Degree | 206 | 1.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 88 | 0.72% |