36870 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 36870 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36870 is African American. The current unemployment level in 36870 is 3.1%.
| Population | 18,812 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 744 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,206 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,082 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.06% |
36870 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,252 | 81.43% |
| Black | 2,619 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 682 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36870 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 443 | 25.2% |
| Black | 1,089 | 61.95% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 11.43% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
36870 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 924 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,552 | 16.03% |
| High School Diploma | 2,734 | 28.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 164 | 1.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 862 | 8.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,885 | 19.47% |
| Associates Degree | 995 | 10.28% |
| Masters Degree | 479 | 4.95% |
| Professional Degree | 72 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.17% |