36271 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 36271 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 36271 is White. The current unemployment level in 36271 is 2.9%.
| Population | 6,106 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,132 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,281 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $516,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 2.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.21% |
36271 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,751 | 95.67% |
| Black | 105 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36271 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 841 | 92.21% |
| Black | 40 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.44% |
36271 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 358 | 11.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 217 | 6.85% |
| High School Diploma | 1,264 | 39.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 1.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 296 | 9.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 602 | 19% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 58 | 1.83% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 26 | 0.82% |