36854 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 36854 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36854 is White. The current unemployment level in 36854 is 2.8%.
| Population | 15,643 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 270 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,154 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,528 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $317,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.63% |
36854 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,143 | 68.53% |
| Black | 4,718 | 29.02% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36854 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,069 | 61.89% |
| Black | 1,132 | 33.86% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
36854 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 819 | 9.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,103 | 12.53% |
| High School Diploma | 2,743 | 31.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 3.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 942 | 10.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,737 | 19.73% |
| Associates Degree | 794 | 9.02% |
| Masters Degree | 259 | 2.94% |
| Professional Degree | 57 | 0.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34 | 0.39% |
