35205 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 35205 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35205 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35205 is 2.8%.
| Population | 19,047 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,534 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,494 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,277 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $609,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 79.45% |
35205 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,843 | 63.38% |
| Black | 4,994 | 26.73% |
| Hispanic | 845 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 967 | 5.18% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35205 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35 | 1.57% |
| Black | 1,782 | 80.13% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 16.73% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.22% |
35205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 592 | 5.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,682 | 24.97% |
| High School Diploma | 1,707 | 15.89% |
| No High School Diploma | 100 | 0.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 440 | 4.1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,069 | 19.26% |
| Associates Degree | 872 | 8.12% |
| Masters Degree | 1,085 | 10.1% |
| Professional Degree | 610 | 5.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 586 | 5.45% |