36605 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 36605 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36605 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36605 is 2.8%.
| Population | 25,732 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,306 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,993 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,503 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $487,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.48% |
36605 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,634 | 25.21% |
| Black | 19,181 | 72.88% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 272 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36605 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 398 | 8.61% |
| Black | 4,051 | 87.63% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
36605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,109 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,495 | 10.2% |
| High School Diploma | 6,083 | 41.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 427 | 2.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 948 | 6.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,888 | 19.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,072 | 7.32% |
| Masters Degree | 474 | 3.23% |
| Professional Degree | 128 | 0.87% |
| Doctorate Degree | 29 | 0.2% |