36603 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 36603 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36603 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36603 is 2.8%.
| Population | 8,562 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,807 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,888 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $24,754 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $169,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.40% |
36603 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,105 | 13.19% |
| Black | 7,149 | 85.34% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36603 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 223 | 10.45% |
| Black | 1,848 | 86.64% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
36603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 319 | 6.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 435 | 8.23% |
| High School Diploma | 2,050 | 38.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 202 | 3.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 418 | 7.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,034 | 19.55% |
| Associates Degree | 656 | 12.41% |
| Masters Degree | 162 | 3.06% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.23% |