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Zip Code 36426

AL · Population: 15,932

C
48/100
40
C
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36426

Zip code 36426 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 15,932 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $48,314, with home values near $122,800 and rents around $670/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.6% 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
$48,314
Home Value
$122,800
Rent
$670/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
16.3%
Unemployment
10.6%
Owner-Occupied
71%
Rent Burden
16.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).