ZIP Code 36009

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Brantley · Crenshaw County · Alabama

Population
2,566

7/sq mi

Median income
$38,995

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,200

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.0%

Median age 43.5

Land area
388.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 36009 in Brantley, Alabama has a population of 2,566. The median household income is $38,995, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $114,200, 59% below the US average. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 388.8 square miles in Brantley, Crenshaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,566 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36009 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36009 sits at $38,995 (36% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,455. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $114,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $703 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Crenshaw County, so you can benchmark 36009 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 36009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36009.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36009, Brantley, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,566

Population

388.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36009?

43.5

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 14.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$38,995

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,455

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,176

Total Housing Units

927

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$114,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$703

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 36009, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,094,000.

42

Businesses

285

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 19.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.9%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%

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 36009 vs 36028 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36028 Dozier, AL 1,746 8.0 mi
36071 Rutledge, AL 766 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36009 in?
ZIP code 36009 (Brantley) is located in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Crenshaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crenshaw-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36009?
ZIP code 36009 in Brantley, AL has a population of 2,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36009?
The median household income in ZIP 36009 is $38,995, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36009?
The median home value in ZIP 36009 is $114,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36009 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36009?
ZIP code 36009 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36009 are: Retail trade (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36009?
In ZIP code 36009, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36009?
In ZIP code 36009, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36009 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brantley, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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