36081 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 36081 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36081 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36081 is 2.8%.
| Population | 16,008 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 78 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,447 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,829 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $758,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.26% |
36081 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,091 | 53.24% |
| Black | 6,497 | 42.75% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 452 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36081 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 481 | 29.33% |
| Black | 1,064 | 64.88% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 41 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36081 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 497 | 6.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,515 | 19.57% |
| High School Diploma | 2,668 | 34.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 77 | 0.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 419 | 5.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,434 | 18.53% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 1.74% |
| Masters Degree | 737 | 9.52% |
| Professional Degree | 90 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 168 | 2.17% |