36526 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 36526 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36526 is White. The current unemployment level in 36526 is 2.8%.
| Population | 34,611 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 899 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,586 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,810 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $474,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.42% |
36526 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,283 | 78.97% |
| Black | 5,035 | 14.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 824 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36526 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,599 | 71.98% |
| Black | 1,411 | 18.14% |
| Hispanic | 581 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 137 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.18% |
36526 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,086 | 5.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,599 | 29.17% |
| High School Diploma | 3,581 | 18.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 112 | 0.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 491 | 2.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,939 | 20.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,645 | 8.57% |
| Masters Degree | 1,745 | 9.09% |
| Professional Degree | 652 | 3.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 343 | 1.79% |