36869 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 36869 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36869 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36869 is 2.8%.
| Population | 23,052 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 288 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,104 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,004 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $300,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.51% |
36869 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 9,425 | 43.34% |
| Black | 10,766 | 49.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,430 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36869 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 506 | 27.06% |
| Black | 1,152 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 10.48% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.21% |
36869 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 694 | 7.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,050 | 11.53% |
| High School Diploma | 3,052 | 33.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 251 | 2.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 884 | 9.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,773 | 19.47% |
| Associates Degree | 998 | 10.96% |
| Masters Degree | 291 | 3.2% |
| Professional Degree | 87 | 0.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.27% |