36542 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 36542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36542 is White. The current unemployment level in 36542 is 2.8%.
| Population | 17,089 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 335 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,320 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,327 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $415,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.14% |
36542 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,970 | 93.24% |
| Black | 67 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 568 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 333 | 1.94% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36542 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,183 | 87.82% |
| Black | 36 | 2.67% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 8.17% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
36542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 641 | 7.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,592 | 19.48% |
| High School Diploma | 2,141 | 26.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 71 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 531 | 6.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,702 | 20.82% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 8.53% |
| Masters Degree | 583 | 7.13% |
| Professional Degree | 95 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 121 | 1.48% |
