NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36022

AL · Population: 16,150

B+
78/100
75
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36022

Zip code 36022 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 16,150 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $81,276 and home values around $211,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$81,276
Home Value
$211,300
Rent
$956/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
27.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
86%
Rent Burden
14.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).