35217 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 35217 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35217 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35217 is 2.8%.
| Population | 12,630 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 681 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,589 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,388 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $407,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 62.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.62% |
35217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,664 | 28.3% |
| Black | 8,058 | 62.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,178 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.09% |
35217 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 207 | 9.44% |
| Black | 1,206 | 54.99% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 32.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 31 | 1.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 1.55% |
35217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 490 | 6.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 720 | 9.39% |
| High School Diploma | 2,892 | 37.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 291 | 3.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 604 | 7.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,631 | 21.28% |
| Associates Degree | 667 | 8.7% |
| Masters Degree | 260 | 3.39% |
| Professional Degree | 53 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 0.74% |
