NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36046

AL · Population: 1,358

C
46/100
37
D
Safety
33
D
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36046

Zip code 36046 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 1,358 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $102,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median income of $43,289. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.9%, 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
$43,289
Home Value
$102,000
Rent
—
Median Age
37
College Educated
14.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
Owner-Occupied
90.6%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety37DLower crime = higher score
Affordability33DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).