NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36801

AL · Population: 23,479

B
62/100
45
C
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36801

Zip code 36801 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 23,479 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $55,728, with home values near $193,800 and rents around $872/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$55,728
Home Value
$193,800
Rent
$872/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
32.5%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Rent Burden
18.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety45CLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).