36863 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 36863 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36863 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36863 is 2.8%.
| Population | 12,370 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 162 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,745 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,543 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.93% |
36863 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,532 | 51.56% |
| Black | 5,440 | 42.94% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 196 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
36863 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 293 | 26.37% |
| Black | 683 | 61.48% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 11.88% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
36863 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 822 | 13.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 482 | 8.07% |
| High School Diploma | 2,150 | 36.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 258 | 4.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 572 | 9.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 931 | 15.59% |
| Associates Degree | 457 | 7.65% |
| Masters Degree | 237 | 3.97% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.13% |
