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36856

Alabama · 8,716 residents · 38.738 sq mi
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ZIP 36856 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $258,700. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Russell County median. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Russell County, 36856 ranks 1st by median household income.

$75,381
US average: $82,259
$258,700
US average: $376,019
25.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
29.7%
Age 65+
10.6%
47.0%
53.0%
2.99 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(3,185)
Black44.7%(3,894)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,340)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other3.3%(288)
Diversity Score80.3%(6,996)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Russell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
36860$43,451
36867$48,026
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 36856?

ZIP code 36856 has about 8,716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36856?

The typical household in ZIP code 36856 earns about $75,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 36856 expensive?

In ZIP code 36856, the median home is worth about $258,700, and the typical rent is about $2,114 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 36856?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 36856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36856?

About 10.3% of people in ZIP code 36856 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024