35603 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 35603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35603 is White. The current unemployment level in 35603 is 2.8%.
| Population | 32,372 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 466 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,344 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,453 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $539,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.18% |
35603 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,181 | 76.27% |
| Black | 5,105 | 16.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,096 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.07% |
35603 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,133 | 61.43% |
| Black | 747 | 21.51% |
| Hispanic | 526 | 15.15% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.12% |
35603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,591 | 8.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,267 | 22.21% |
| High School Diploma | 4,593 | 23.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 306 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,214 | 6.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,554 | 18.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,669 | 8.69% |
| Masters Degree | 1,502 | 7.82% |
| Professional Degree | 380 | 1.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 135 | 0.7% |