Autaugaville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36003
Autauga County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,975
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,554
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Autaugaville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36003 covers 240.9 square miles in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,975 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36003 reports a modest median household income of $42,554 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,449. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,700 (18% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $375; owner occupancy is 90.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Autauga County, so 36003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Autaugaville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36003.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36003, Autaugaville, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,975
Population
240.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36003?
39.0
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,554
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,449
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
41.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36003 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Autaugaville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,554 18th percentile higher than 18% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
961housing units
961
Total Housing Units
865
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$375
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 36003, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,277,000.
18
Businesses
84
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36003 vs 36749 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36749 | Jones, AL | 1,089 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36003, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,975 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36003 in?
ZIP code 36003 (Autaugaville) is located in Autauga County, Alabama. Autauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/autauga-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36003?
ZIP code 36003 in Autaugaville, AL has a population of 1,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36003?
The median household income in ZIP 36003 is $42,554, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36003?
The median home value in ZIP 36003 is $145,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36003 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36003?
ZIP code 36003 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36003 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36003?
In ZIP code 36003, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36003 is 41.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36003?
In ZIP code 36003, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36003 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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