ZIP Code 36032

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Fort Deposit · Lowndes County · Alabama

Population
2,339

8/sq mi

Median income
$35,256

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$77,800

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.3%

Median age 33.6

Land area
288.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 36032 in Fort Deposit, Alabama has a population of 2,339. The median household income is $35,256, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $77,800, 72% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.8 square miles in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,339 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 36032 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36032 sits at $35,256 (42% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,888. The poverty rate stands at 38.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.4%. On housing, the median home value is $77,800 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $484 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lowndes County, so you can benchmark 36032 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 36032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36032.

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 36032, Fort Deposit, 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

2,339

Population

288.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36032?

33.6

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 23.7%
African American 71.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
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?

$35,256

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$19,888

Per Capita Income

38.8%

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,161

Total Housing Units

1,024

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$77,800

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$484

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 36032, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,602,000.

31

Businesses

443

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 29.0%
Manufacturing 4 12.9%
Construction 3 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 9.7%

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 36032 vs 36047 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36047 Letohatchee, AL 1,396 6.8 mi
36042 Honoraville, AL 1,500 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36032 in?
ZIP code 36032 (Fort Deposit) is located in Lowndes County, Alabama. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36032?
ZIP code 36032 in Fort Deposit, AL has a population of 2,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36032?
The median household income in ZIP 36032 is $35,256, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36032?
The median home value in ZIP 36032 is $77,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36032 is African American at 71.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36032?
ZIP code 36032 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36032 are: Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36032?
In ZIP code 36032, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 36032?
In ZIP code 36032, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36032 is 38.8% 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 Fort Deposit, 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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