36608 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 36608 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36608 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36608 is 2.8%.
| Population | 36,281 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 585 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,037 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,217 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $634,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.04% |
36608 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,191 | 60.58% |
| Black | 11,454 | 32.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,340 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 841 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 156 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36608 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,848 | 42.29% |
| Black | 3,145 | 46.7% |
| Hispanic | 513 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 199 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.09% |
36608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,201 | 5.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,517 | 26.15% |
| High School Diploma | 4,762 | 22.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 266 | 1.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 560 | 2.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,154 | 19.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,691 | 8.02% |
| Masters Degree | 1,744 | 8.27% |
| Professional Degree | 811 | 3.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 389 | 1.84% |