NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36322

AL · Population: 8,186

C+
52/100
39
D
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36322

Zip code 36322 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 8,186 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $46,590, with home values near $111,700 and rents around $739/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, 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
$46,590
Home Value
$111,700
Rent
$739/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
16.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety39DLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).