NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36542

AL · Population: 17,089

B
66/100
53
C+
Safety
57
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36542

Zip code 36542 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 17,089 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $63,305, with home values near $323,900 and rents around $1,182/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$63,305
Home Value
$323,900
Rent
$1,182/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
38.9%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
69.2%
Rent Burden
22.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability57C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower 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).