35224 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 35224 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35224 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35224 is 2.8%.
| Population | 5,483 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 357 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,496 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $125,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 69.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 81.43% |
35224 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,577 | 29.92% |
| Black | 3,665 | 69.54% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35224 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 78 | 9.96% |
| Black | 649 | 82.89% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.13% |
35224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 251 | 7.64% |
| Bachelor Degree | 128 | 3.9% |
| High School Diploma | 1,317 | 40.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 224 | 6.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 148 | 4.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 893 | 27.18% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 7.09% |
| Masters Degree | 91 | 2.77% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
