NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36526

AL · Population: 34,611

B+
77/100
77
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36526

Zip code 36526 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 34,611 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $82,573 and home values around $280,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

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
$82,573
Home Value
$280,000
Rent
$1,325/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
39.5%
Unemployment
1.9%
Owner-Occupied
73.6%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).