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Zip Code 36555

AL · Population: 1,298

A
81/100
81
A
Safety
85
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36555

Zip code 36555 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 1,298 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $88,333 and home values around $337,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$88,333
Home Value
$337,500
Rent
$1,136/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
46.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
90.9%
Rent Burden
15.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety81ALower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).