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Zip Code 36869

AL · Population: 23,052

C+
51/100
40
C
Safety
44
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 36869

Zip code 36869 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 23,052 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $47,823, with home values near $119,800 and rents around $910/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$47,823
Home Value
$119,800
Rent
$910/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
15.2%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
59.9%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+Weighted 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).