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Greenville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36037

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

14,074
15/sq mi
$45,677
Median income
$103,300
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 932.1 square miles in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,074 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 36037 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36037 sits at $45,677 (25% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,853. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $103,300 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $745 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 36037 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 36037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36037.

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 36037, Greenville, 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

14,074

Population

932.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36037?

42.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 42.6%
African American 52.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$45,677

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,853

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36037 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,677 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,678

Total Housing Units

5,276

Occupied Units

1,402

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$103,300

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1979

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36037 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 123
2021 +3.4% 127
2022 +12.3% 143
2023 +18.8% 170
2024 +4.9% 178

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 355 business establishments in ZIP 36037, employing approximately 4,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,052,000.

355

Businesses

4,833

Employees

$201.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 80 22.5%
Health care and social assistance 42 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 36 10.1%
Finance and insurance 30 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 28 7.9%
Construction 27 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.1%
Manufacturing 16 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.9%
Wholesale trade 12 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.4%
Information 12 3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 2.5%

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 36037 vs 36033 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36033 Georgiana, AL 4,299 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

36033 standard
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Pop: 4,299
36456 standard
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Pop: 1,820
36030 standard
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Pop: 491

Related Areas

Butler County Greenville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36037 in? ▼
ZIP code 36037 (Greenville) 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 36037? ▼
ZIP code 36037 in Greenville, AL has a population of 14,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36037 is $45,677, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36037 is $103,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36037 is African American at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36037? ▼
ZIP code 36037 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 4,833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36037 are: Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (42), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36037 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 36037? ▼
In ZIP code 36037, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 36037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36037 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36037? ▼
In ZIP code 36037, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36037 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Greenville, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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