36540 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 36540 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36540 is 2.8%.
| Population | 1,050 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 17 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 298 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $25,824 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $167,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 58.98% |
36540 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 208 | 24.1% |
| Black | 509 | 58.98% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 16.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36540 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 13 | 3.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 24 | 6.32% |
| High School Diploma | 147 | 38.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 27.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 36 | 9.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 43 | 11.32% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.16% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
