36079 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 36079 is White. The current unemployment level in 36079 is 3.6%.
| Population | 8,998 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 42 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,763 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,472 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.33% |
36079 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,509 | 70.33% |
| Black | 2,470 | 26.69% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 241 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 844 | 18.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1,603 | 34.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 111 | 2.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 291 | 6.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 810 | 17.46% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 6.19% |
| Masters Degree | 296 | 6.38% |
| Professional Degree | 35 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 120 | 2.59% |