36522 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 36522 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36522 is White. The current unemployment level in 36522 is 2.8%.
| Population | 7,101 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 35 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,293 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,421 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $310,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.20% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.74% |
36522 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,078 | 78.2% |
| Black | 1,219 | 18.77% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 118 | 1.82% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36522 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,211 | 64.76% |
| Black | 380 | 20.32% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 227 | 12.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36522 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 164 | 4.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 284 | 8.57% |
| High School Diploma | 1,441 | 43.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 112 | 3.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 267 | 8.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 476 | 14.36% |
| Associates Degree | 436 | 13.15% |
| Masters Degree | 74 | 2.23% |
| Professional Degree | 51 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.3% |