36862 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 36862 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36862 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36862 is 3.3%.
| Population | 5,986 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 25 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,410 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,077 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $44,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.47% |
36862 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,552 | 47.09% |
| Black | 2,676 | 49.38% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36862 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 74 | 11.51% |
| Black | 556 | 86.47% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36862 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 260 | 7.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 348 | 10.6% |
| High School Diploma | 1,370 | 41.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 2.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 147 | 4.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 623 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 8.13% |
| Masters Degree | 163 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.46% |