36606 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 36606 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36606 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36606 is 4.2%.
| Population | 19,672 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,029 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,031 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,662 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $43,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 54.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 74.04% |
36606 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,372 | 39.52% |
| Black | 10,195 | 54.65% |
| Hispanic | 878 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36606 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 475 | 18.05% |
| Black | 1,999 | 75.98% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 55 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.19% |
36606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 691 | 6.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,798 | 16.62% |
| High School Diploma | 3,083 | 28.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 265 | 2.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 360 | 3.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,751 | 25.43% |
| Associates Degree | 928 | 8.58% |
| Masters Degree | 645 | 5.96% |
| Professional Degree | 249 | 2.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 47 | 0.43% |