36109 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 36109 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36109 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36109 is 2.8%.
| Population | 23,935 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,991 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,884 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $403,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 71.17% |
36109 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,771 | 60.62% |
| Black | 8,229 | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,044 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 311 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36109 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 327 | 13.16% |
| Black | 1,792 | 72.11% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 12.39% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 43 | 1.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
36109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,324 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,280 | 20.08% |
| High School Diploma | 4,138 | 25.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 235 | 1.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,075 | 6.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,526 | 21.58% |
| Associates Degree | 880 | 5.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,521 | 9.31% |
| Professional Degree | 170 | 1.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 189 | 1.16% |