35126 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 35126 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 35126 is 2.9%.
| Population | 21,612 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 350 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,717 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,303 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $292,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 2.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 55.90% |
35126 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,231 | 64.57% |
| Black | 6,822 | 30.95% |
| Hispanic | 892 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
35126 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 939 | 21.52% |
| Black | 2,457 | 56.31% |
| Hispanic | 946 | 21.68% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
35126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,087 | 8.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,883 | 14.62% |
| High School Diploma | 3,920 | 30.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 287 | 2.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 730 | 5.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,101 | 24.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,012 | 7.86% |
| Masters Degree | 640 | 4.97% |
| Professional Degree | 195 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 23 | 0.18% |