35816 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 35816 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35816 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35816 is 2.9%.
| Population | 15,569 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,896 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,273 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,162 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $724,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 2.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.09% |
35816 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,865 | 26.23% |
| Black | 9,218 | 62.55% |
| Hispanic | 1,217 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 364 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.12% |
35816 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 154 | 16.76% |
| Black | 598 | 65.07% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 16.54% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.54% |
35816 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 481 | 7.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,173 | 17.81% |
| High School Diploma | 1,524 | 23.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 350 | 5.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 371 | 5.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,694 | 25.73% |
| Associates Degree | 562 | 8.53% |
| Masters Degree | 318 | 4.83% |
| Professional Degree | 30 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 82 | 1.25% |