35971 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 35971 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35971 is White. The current unemployment level in 35971 is 2.8%.
| Population | 5,043 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 88 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,058 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,800 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $499,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.01% |
35971 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,255 | 91.31% |
| Black | 114 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35971 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 654 | 71.32% |
| Black | 4 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 6.54% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 193 | 21.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
35971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 254 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 153 | 5.47% |
| High School Diploma | 1,195 | 42.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 77 | 2.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 182 | 6.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 481 | 17.21% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 12.42% |
| Masters Degree | 102 | 3.65% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
