Forest Home, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36030

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

491
3/sq mi
$51,667
Median income
$16,000
Median home value
2.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forest Home pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 175.4 square miles in Forest Home, Butler County, Alabama. The area is home to 491 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 36030 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36030 sits at $51,667 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,402. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $16,000 (91% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 36030 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 →

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 36030, Forest Home, 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

491

Population

175.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36030?

42.6

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.7%
African American 36.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,667

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$27,402

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,667 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.6%

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

What does housing look like?

198

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$16,000

Median Home Value

-91% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 36030, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$152K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36030 in?
ZIP code 36030 (Forest Home) is located in Butler County, Alabama. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36030?
ZIP code 36030 in Forest Home, AL has a population of 491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36030?
The median household income in ZIP 36030 is $51,667, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36030?
The median home value in ZIP 36030 is $16,000, which is 94% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36030 is White at 63.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36030?
ZIP code 36030 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36030?
In ZIP code 36030, 81.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.6% 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 36030?
In ZIP code 36030, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36030 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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