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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36013: White Majority and Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 36013 in Pike Road, Alabama, is classified as having a "White Majority" with a 75% white population as of 2022. The area has experienced economic growth, with the median income increasing from $76,546 in 2015 to $98,062 in 2022. The community is characterized by low population density, with 704 residents in a 20.41 square mile area in 2022.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone changes in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2017, the area shifted from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" status. The white population decreased from 68% to 58%, while the black population increased from 31% to 37%. From 2018 to 2022, this trend reversed, with the area returning to a "White Majority" status. The white population increased from 61% in 2018 to 75% in 2022, while the black population decreased from 33% to 23%.
Throughout this period, there has been a small but growing Asian population, rising from 0% in 2015 to 2% by 2021. The area has consistently maintained a low Hispanic population, with 1% reported in 2022. These shifts indicate that while the area briefly moved towards greater diversity in the mid-2010s, it has since reverted to a less diverse demographic makeup.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2017) saw fluctuations in median income, from a high of $90,180 in 2013 to a low of $76,546 in 2015, before rising again to $86,857 in 2017. As the area returned to a "White Majority" status (2018-2022), there was a consistent upward trend in median income, rising from $91,931 in 2018 to $98,062 in 2022, with a peak of $106,063 in 2021. The population has grown overall, from 537 in 2013 to 704 in 2022, suggesting the area is becoming increasingly attractive to new residents.
These trends suggest that Pike Road may be experiencing a form of gentrification or selective migration. The increasing median income and growing white majority could indicate that more affluent white residents are moving into the area, potentially displacing or outpacing the growth of other racial groups. This pattern of demographic change coupled with rising incomes is not uncommon in suburban areas near growing cities. It often reflects broader national trends of increasing economic segregation and the concentration of wealth in certain communities.
The low population density and high median income suggest this zip code may be characterized by larger, more expensive properties, which could be a barrier to maintaining diversity in the area. This trend towards decreased diversity and increased affluence may have implications for local policies, school systems, and community dynamics in the coming years.
