35218 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 35218 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35218 is 2.8%.
| Population | 6,962 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,853 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,165 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,725 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $148,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.93% |
35218 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 449 | 6.62% |
| Black | 6,270 | 92.49% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35218 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 10 | 0.76% |
| Black | 1,222 | 93.28% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
35218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 262 | 6.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 365 | 8.95% |
| High School Diploma | 1,501 | 36.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 67 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 276 | 6.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 989 | 24.24% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 12.65% |
| Masters Degree | 76 | 1.86% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.59% |