Zip Code 36318

AL · Population: 1,302

B
66/100
37
D
Safety
60
B
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36318

Zip code 36318 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 1,302 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $61,875, with home values near $116,000 and rents around $719/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$61,875
Home Value
$116,000
Rent
$719/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
18.8%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
88%
Rent Burden
13.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety37DLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).