ZIP Code 36027
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Eufaula · Barbour County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,261
- Median income
- $47,825
- Median home value
- $131,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.1%
- Land area
- 749.4 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36027 in Eufaula, Alabama has a population of 16,261. The median household income is $47,825, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $131,800, 53% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 749.4 square miles in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,261 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 36027 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36027 sits at $47,825 (22% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,934. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $131,800 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $709 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36027 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 36027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36027.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36027, Eufaula, 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
16,261
Population
749.4
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36027?
40.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$47,825
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$26,934
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,494
Total Housing Units
5,969
Occupied Units
1,525
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,800
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$709
Median Rent
1983
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36027 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 126 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 134 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 154 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 167 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 160 |
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 325 business establishments in ZIP 36027, employing approximately 5,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,828,000.
325
Businesses
5,242
Employees
$205.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 59 | 18.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 14.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 19 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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