36265 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 36265 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36265 is White. The current unemployment level in 36265 is 2.8%.
| Population | 21,802 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 201 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,606 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,246 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $389,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.77% |
36265 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,282 | 81.17% |
| Black | 3,118 | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 738 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.08% |
36265 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,374 | 75.97% |
| Black | 640 | 20.48% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
36265 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 833 | 9.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,524 | 16.49% |
| High School Diploma | 2,769 | 29.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 133 | 1.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 660 | 7.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,511 | 16.35% |
| Associates Degree | 667 | 7.22% |
| Masters Degree | 849 | 9.19% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 0.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 220 | 2.38% |
