Selma, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 36701 serves a portion of Selma, Alabama, within Dallas County. This community is home to approximately 47,163 residents, with a median age of 30.8 years. The median household income of $54,225 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $211,477 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 34% owner-occupied and 66% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Selma is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 70% and an unemployment rate of 5.4%, 36701 reflects the economic character of Dallas County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 47,163 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,083 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $54,225 | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $211,477 | ↓ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.7% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 70% | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.8 yrs | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,524 | — |