NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36266

AL · Population: 6,276

C+
51/100
39
D
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36266

Zip code 36266 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 6,276 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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.

The median household income here is $46,094, with home values near $168,500 and rents around $605/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$46,094
Home Value
$168,500
Rent
$605/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
12.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
75.1%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety39DLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).