36801 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 36801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36801 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36801 is 2.8%.
| Population | 23,479 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 338 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,842 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,224 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $526,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 55.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.82% |
36801 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,510 | 55.27% |
| Black | 9,239 | 37.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,276 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 417 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36801 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,215 | 28.81% |
| Black | 2,349 | 55.69% |
| Hispanic | 575 | 13.63% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.14% |
36801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 918 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,056 | 17.22% |
| High School Diploma | 3,385 | 28.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 402 | 3.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 765 | 6.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,982 | 16.6% |
| Associates Degree | 977 | 8.18% |
| Masters Degree | 1,053 | 8.82% |
| Professional Degree | 189 | 1.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 214 | 1.79% |
