36856 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 36856 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36856 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36856 is 2.8%.
| Population | 8,769 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 183 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,271 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,527 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $245,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 50.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 43.34% |
36856 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,187 | 35.6% |
| Black | 4,484 | 50.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 14.01% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36856 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 231 | 38.31% |
| Black | 280 | 46.43% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 12.94% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 1.16% |
36856 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 191 | 7.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 485 | 19.76% |
| High School Diploma | 439 | 17.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 180 | 7.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 56 | 2.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 683 | 27.82% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 12.99% |
| Masters Degree | 102 | 4.15% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
