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Zip Code 36784

AL · Population: 6,112

C
46/100
40
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
38
D
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36784

Zip code 36784 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 6,112 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), 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 $49,186, with home values near $137,100 and rents around $697/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$49,186
Home Value
$137,100
Rent
$697/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
10.1%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life38DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).