36117 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 36117 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36117 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36117 is 3.3%.
| Population | 53,559 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 979 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,686 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,422 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $601,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 81.96% |
36117 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,182 | 38.75% |
| Black | 26,642 | 51.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,312 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 3,918 | 7.52% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36117 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 254 | 5.91% |
| Black | 3,567 | 82.95% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 336 | 7.81% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.14% |
36117 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,724 | 5.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,024 | 28.83% |
| High School Diploma | 5,479 | 17.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 207 | 0.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,148 | 3.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,414 | 17.3% |
| Associates Degree | 2,516 | 8.04% |
| Masters Degree | 4,310 | 13.77% |
| Professional Degree | 872 | 2.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 609 | 1.95% |