ZIP Code 36078 Demographics & Data

All About Tallassee, AL (ZIP Code 36078)

Alabama

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 36078

The ZIP Code 36078 is associated with the city of Tallassee in Alabama in Elmore County in the U.S. An estimated 81.2% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $26,001. Median househould income in this region is $54,842, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 36078 is approximately 40.2 years, and 19.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 12,540.

Population in 36078

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 36078 is 12,540.

Tallassee, AL

The 36078 ZIP Code is associated with Tallassee, AL in Elmore County.

Area Codes associated with 36078

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 36078 include 334.

Sunrise / Sunset in 36078

Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 36078 6:42 am
Sunrise in 36078 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 36078

This Afternoon's forecast for 36078: Sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 36078

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 36078 Good

Internet in 36078

Approximately 72.7% of households in ZIP Code 36078 have broadband Internet service, while about 85.7% have a computer.

Gender in 36078

The gender split in ZIP Code 36078 is an estimated 45.9% male and approximately 54.1% female.

Health Insurance in 36078

Approximately 11.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 36078 (Tallassee, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 36078

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36078, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 36078 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36078 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.9%), followed by Black or African American (21.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 36078

Industry Percent
White 77.9%
Black or African American 21.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 36078

The median household income in ZIP Code 36078 is $54,842, while the region's mean household income is $65,307. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,001. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36078 of $26,001 is approximately 6.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 12.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately27.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.4% of the population in 36078 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.8% of 36078 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 36078

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 25.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 36078

In ZIP Code 36078, 81.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.0% in this Elmore County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 36078

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree 6.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 36078

Residents of ZIP Code 36078 are older than average. The median age of 40.2 years in ZIP Code 36078 is approximately 5.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 36078 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 36078 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 36078

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 16.2%
35 to 44 years 11.5%
45 to 54 years 14.1%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.2%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 1.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 36078

In ZIP Code 36078, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Elmore County region.

Language Spoken in 36078

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.1%
Spanish 2.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.8%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 36078

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36078, an estimated 16.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Elmore County region.

Age of Housing in 36078

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 36078

In 36078, 57.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36078 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 36078 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 36078

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 18.7%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.5%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 5.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 36078 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 36078

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 36078 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36078 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36078 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 36078

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 36078

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 36078 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36078 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes electricity rates in 36078 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 36078

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 36078 11.74¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.07¢/kWh
Alabama 15.35¢/kWh 13.52¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 36078

Month ZIP Code 36078 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.6 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.74 3 6.31
Mar 5.45 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.84 5.13 7.3
May 5.87 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.57 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.87 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.02 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.1 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.23 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes solar power levels in 36078 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 36078 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36078, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 36078 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Elmore County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 36078

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 50
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 29
Debt collection 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Mortgage 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 36078

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 66
Improper use of your report 12
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Closing on a mortgage 1
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
Other 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 36078. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.