NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 36866

AL · Population: 4,188

C
48/100
48
C
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
12
F
Jobs
Zip 36866, AL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 36866

Zip code 36866 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 4,188 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $59,086 and home values around $96,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 24.9% 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
$59,086
Home Value
$96,800
Rent
$550/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
11.7%
Unemployment
24.9%
Owner-Occupied
75.1%
Rent Burden
11.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy12FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).