36609 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 36609 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36609 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36609 is 3.3%.
| Population | 23,552 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,335 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,381 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,851 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $407,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.48% |
36609 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,277 | 49.39% |
| Black | 9,399 | 41.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,315 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 743 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.11% |
36609 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 504 | 23.19% |
| Black | 1,376 | 63.32% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 123 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
36609 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 718 | 5.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,189 | 22.53% |
| High School Diploma | 3,462 | 24.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 233 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 631 | 4.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,244 | 22.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,265 | 8.94% |
| Masters Degree | 1,006 | 7.11% |
| Professional Degree | 226 | 1.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 180 | 1.27% |