NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36079

AL · Population: 8,998

C+
59/100
42
C
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36079

Zip code 36079 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 8,998 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $53,846, with home values near $142,400 and rents around $888/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$53,846
Home Value
$142,400
Rent
$888/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
29.1%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
77.6%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).