36301 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 36301 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36301 is White. The current unemployment level in 36301 is 2.8%.
| Population | 38,101 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 440 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,925 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,054 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $443,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.13% |
36301 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,933 | 63.26% |
| Black | 11,846 | 31.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,632 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 311 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.06% |
36301 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,408 | 56.85% |
| Black | 1,388 | 32.77% |
| Hispanic | 389 | 9.18% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.19% |
36301 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,597 | 7.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,478 | 12.16% |
| High School Diploma | 7,684 | 37.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 472 | 2.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,687 | 8.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,580 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,808 | 8.87% |
| Masters Degree | 774 | 3.8% |
| Professional Degree | 194 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 107 | 0.52% |
