35405 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 35405 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35405 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35405 is 2.8%.
| Population | 49,196 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 887 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,493 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,695 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $364,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 54.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 68.05% |
35405 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,972 | 39.67% |
| Black | 25,827 | 54% |
| Hispanic | 1,671 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 1,336 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35405 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,100 | 25.11% |
| Black | 3,043 | 69.47% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.11% |
35405 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,672 | 7.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,558 | 19.74% |
| High School Diploma | 5,634 | 24.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 374 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 746 | 3.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,313 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,684 | 7.29% |
| Masters Degree | 2,442 | 10.58% |
| Professional Degree | 383 | 1.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 284 | 1.23% |