36521 Zip Code, Chunchula

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Chunchula

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 64 / 300 High
Violent Crime 97
3% below national avg
Property Crime 56
44% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
Chunchula zip codes

Check a specific address

in Chunchula

Is 36521 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 36521 in Chunchula, AL has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 64, which is 36% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Chunchula.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 144, 44% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 13). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 144 (44% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 13 (87% below avg)

36521 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Chunchula city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
58 -42% Low
Assault
48 -52% Low
Robbery
144 +44% Moderate
Rape
137 +37% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
142 +42% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
13 -87% Low
Vehicle Theft
14 -86% Low

36521 Crime Map

Crime heatmap based on block-group level data. Red areas indicate higher crime density.

Full Screen Map
Crime Level: Low Below Avg Average Above Avg High

See the crime score for a specific address

36521 Demographics & Context

Population
5,240
Median Income
$64,170
Home Value
$193,167
Median Age
39
Pop. Density
41/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 6.5%
Graduate Degree 3%

Housing

84%
16%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 75.9%
Black 15.6%
Hispanic 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
36521 Crime Map
Interactive crime heatmap for this zip code
Chunchula Crime Statistics
View all Chunchula neighborhoods & city-wide data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 36521, Chunchula?

Zip code 36521 in Chunchula, AL has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 64, which is 36% below the national average. Zip code 36521 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Chunchula.

Is Zip code 36521 a safe neighborhood in Chunchula?

Zip code 36521 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Chunchula, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 144), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 13). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Chunchula.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 36521?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 36521 is Robbery, with a crime index of 144 (44% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 36521?

Zip code 36521 has a population of approximately 5,240. The median household income is $64,170. The median home value is $193,167. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 36521 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 36521's overall crime rate is 36% below the national average (index 64 vs 100). Within Chunchula, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.