35208 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 35208 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35208 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35208 is 2.8%.
| Population | 14,629 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3,827 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,795 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,277 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 94.2% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 92.54% |
35208 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 491 | 3.47% |
| Black | 13,343 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35208 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 0.34% |
| Black | 1,353 | 93.12% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
35208 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 450 | 5.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,169 | 13.66% |
| High School Diploma | 2,622 | 30.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 285 | 3.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 419 | 4.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,121 | 24.79% |
| Associates Degree | 995 | 11.63% |
| Masters Degree | 362 | 4.23% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 96 | 1.12% |
