35206 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 35206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35206 is 2.8%.
| Population | 16,477 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,903 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,809 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,366 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $364,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 67.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 87.66% |
35206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,283 | 25.62% |
| Black | 11,364 | 67.97% |
| Hispanic | 984 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23 | 1.35% |
| Black | 1,499 | 88.28% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 10.01% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.12% |
35206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 803 | 8.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,049 | 10.72% |
| High School Diploma | 3,248 | 33.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 292 | 2.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 587 | 6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,441 | 24.95% |
| Associates Degree | 904 | 9.24% |
| Masters Degree | 360 | 3.68% |
| Professional Degree | 67 | 0.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.32% |