36618 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 36618 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36618 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36618 is 2.8%.
| Population | 17,386 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,032 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,076 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,800 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $304,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.58% |
36618 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,763 | 32.27% |
| Black | 11,365 | 63.64% |
| Hispanic | 522 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 208 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36618 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 88 | 5.18% |
| Black | 1,547 | 91.05% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.24% |
36618 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 668 | 6.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,421 | 14.75% |
| High School Diploma | 3,402 | 35.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 103 | 1.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 547 | 5.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,895 | 19.67% |
| Associates Degree | 952 | 9.88% |
| Masters Degree | 469 | 4.87% |
| Professional Degree | 73 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 102 | 1.06% |