35226 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 35226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35226 is White. The current unemployment level in 35226 is 2.8%.
| Population | 38,079 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,092 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,872 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $114,509 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $425,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.36% |
35226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,851 | 78.94% |
| Black | 4,487 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 2,256 | 5.97% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
35226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,046 | 58.88% |
| Black | 858 | 24.69% |
| Hispanic | 381 | 10.96% |
| Asian | 183 | 5.27% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.12% |
35226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 713 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,633 | 36.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,315 | 11.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 158 | 0.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 182 | 0.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,233 | 15.43% |
| Associates Degree | 949 | 4.53% |
| Masters Degree | 3,873 | 18.49% |
| Professional Degree | 1,253 | 5.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 643 | 3.07% |