35978 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 35978 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35978 is White. The current unemployment level in 35978 is 2.8%.
| Population | 5,877 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 92 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,083 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,182 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $814,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.59% |
35978 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,122 | 96.17% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.21% |
35978 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 151 | 69.59% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 53 | 24.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
35978 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 250 | 8.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 171 | 6.07% |
| High School Diploma | 1,247 | 44.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 60 | 2.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 301 | 10.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 365 | 12.96% |
| Associates Degree | 270 | 9.59% |
| Masters Degree | 97 | 3.44% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34 | 1.21% |
