35601 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 35601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35601 is White. The current unemployment level in 35601 is 2.8%.
| Population | 34,817 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 990 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,173 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,776 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $586,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 33.49% |
35601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,778 | 56.72% |
| Black | 8,921 | 24.35% |
| Hispanic | 6,849 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
35601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,280 | 34.91% |
| Black | 1,882 | 28.82% |
| Hispanic | 2,274 | 34.82% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.15% |
35601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,600 | 9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,504 | 14.09% |
| High School Diploma | 5,719 | 32.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 561 | 3.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,521 | 8.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,488 | 19.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,103 | 6.21% |
| Masters Degree | 981 | 5.52% |
| Professional Degree | 209 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 87 | 0.49% |
