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Deatsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36022

Elmore County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,092
56/sq mi
$89,459
Median income
$248,900
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deatsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deatsville, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 13,092 residents across 235.0 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,459 (47% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,781. Poverty here runs at 5.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $248,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,020 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36022, plus 6 more within Elmore County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 36022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deatsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36022.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36022, Deatsville, 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

13,092

Population

235.0

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36022?

36.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 12.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$89,459

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$39,781

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36022 ranks nationally

Deatsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,459 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,041

Total Housing Units

5,474

Occupied Units

567

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$248,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,020

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36022 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 143
2021 +6.4% 153
2022 +15.5% 176
2023 +14.7% 202
2024 -1.4% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 36022, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,691,000.

96

Businesses

497

Employees

$18.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 29.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.5%
Retail trade 10 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.2%
Manufacturing 4 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%

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 36022 vs 36051 →

ZIP 36022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36022 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36022 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36051 Marbury, AL 2,304 6.9 mi
36025 Elmore, AL 5,729 7.1 mi
36066 Prattville, AL 19,089 9.7 mi
36054 Millbrook, AL 15,066 9.6 mi
36080 Titus, AL 2,271 9.0 mi
36020 Coosada, AL 1,123 10.3 mi
36091 Verbena, AL 3,648 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

36092 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 20,274
36054 standard
Millbrook, AL
Pop: 15,066
36078 standard
Tallassee, AL
Pop: 13,179
36093 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 9,456
36025 standard
Elmore, AL
Pop: 5,729
36024 standard
Eclectic, AL
Pop: 5,428

Related Areas

Elmore County Deatsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36022 in? ▼
ZIP code 36022 (Deatsville) is located in Elmore County, Alabama. Elmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elmore-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36022? ▼
ZIP code 36022 in Deatsville, AL has a population of 13,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36022 is $89,459, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36022 is $248,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36022 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36022? ▼
ZIP code 36022 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36022 are: Construction (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36022 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36022? ▼
In ZIP code 36022, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 36022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36022 is 30.3 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 36022? ▼
In ZIP code 36022, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36022 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.