The ZIP Code 36856 is associated with the city of Fort Mitchell in Alabama in Russell County in the U.S. An estimated 12.3% of residents in the 36856 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 34.0 years. An estimated 90.3% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $29,393. The median household income is at $72,580, while an estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 7,811.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36856, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.3% of 36856 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36856 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (55.7%), followed by White (44.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44.6% |
| Black or African American | 55.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36856 is $72,580, while the region's mean household income is $85,782. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,393. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36856 of $29,393 is approximately 5.25% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.8% of the population in 36856 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 36856 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.1% |
In ZIP Code 36856, 90.3% of the population graduated high school, while 28.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.4% in this Russell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 21.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36856 are younger than average. The median age of 34.0 years in ZIP Code 36856 is approximately 10.76% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.2% of the population in 36856 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 36856 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 36856, 89.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Russell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36856, an estimated 43.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Russell County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 43.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
In 36856, 60.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.8 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36856 work in public administration, while an estimated 21.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36856 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.0% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.9% |
| Public administration | 25.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36856 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36856 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36856 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36856 | 11.98¢/kWh | 10.96¢/kWh | 8.94¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.87¢/kWh | 13.4¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36856 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.01 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.9 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.73 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36856, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 36856 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Russell County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 77 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 27 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 64 |
| Improper use of your report | 19 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 9 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Other | 5 |