Clayton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36016
Barbour County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,150
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,131
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clayton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36016 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36016 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, home to 5,150 residents across 628.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36016 reports a modest median household income of $41,131 (32% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,903. The poverty rate is 26.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $76,700 (57% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 36016.
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 36016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36016.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 36016, Clayton, 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
5,150
Population
628.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36016?
40.1
Median Age
61.1%
Male
38.9%
Female
1.7%
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?
$41,131
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$25,903
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36016 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Clayton, 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)
$41,131 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,768housing units
1,768
Total Housing Units
1,373
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 36016, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,438,000.
38
Businesses
713
Employees
$41.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 21.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36016, 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 (5,150 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 36016 in?
ZIP code 36016 (Clayton) is located in Barbour County, Alabama. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36016?
ZIP code 36016 in Clayton, AL has a population of 5,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36016?
The median household income in ZIP 36016 is $41,131, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36016?
The median home value in ZIP 36016 is $76,700, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36016 is African American at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36016?
ZIP code 36016 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36016 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36016?
In ZIP code 36016, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% 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 36016?
In ZIP code 36016, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36016 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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