36116 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 36116 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36116 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36116 is 3.5%.
| Population | 45,445 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 716 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,532 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,620 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $44,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 79.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.71% |
36116 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,258 | 14.09% |
| Black | 35,258 | 79.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,451 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 1,405 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0% |
36116 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 244 | 4.25% |
| Black | 4,947 | 86.09% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 6.89% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 114 | 1.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
36116 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,105 | 4.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,937 | 20.84% |
| High School Diploma | 6,503 | 27.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 441 | 1.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,267 | 5.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,383 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,228 | 5.18% |
| Masters Degree | 2,276 | 9.61% |
| Professional Degree | 300 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 246 | 1.04% |