36726 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 36726 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36726 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36726 is 2.8%.
| Population | 5,016 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,694 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,687 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 67.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 98.36% |
36726 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,516 | 31.01% |
| Black | 3,307 | 67.64% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36726 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10 | 0.91% |
| Black | 1,080 | 98.36% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.55% |
36726 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 165 | 6.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 376 | 14.94% |
| High School Diploma | 1,121 | 44.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 101 | 4.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 123 | 4.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 399 | 15.85% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 6.44% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 1.59% |
| Professional Degree | 30 | 1.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |