35020 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 35020 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35020 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35020 is 2.8%.
| Population | 25,713 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,381 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,307 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,812 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $154,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 76.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 75.19% |
35020 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,490 | 13.65% |
| Black | 19,471 | 76.17% |
| Hispanic | 2,451 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35020 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 68 | 2.72% |
| Black | 1,930 | 77.26% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 19.58% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35020 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 801 | 5.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,017 | 7.48% |
| High School Diploma | 5,777 | 42.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 447 | 3.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 684 | 5.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,144 | 23.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,195 | 8.79% |
| Masters Degree | 420 | 3.09% |
| Professional Degree | 82 | 0.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 0.16% |
