ZIP Code 36039

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Hardaway · Macon County · Alabama

Population
253

3/sq mi

Median income
$38,375

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 59.1

Land area
97.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36039 in Hardaway, Alabama has a population of 253. The median household income is $38,375, which is 50% below the national average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.3 square miles in Hardaway, Macon County, Alabama. The area is home to 253 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 36039 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36039 sits at $38,375 (37% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,054. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 31.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 36039 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 →

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 36039, Hardaway, 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

253

Population

97.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36039?

59.1

Median Age

80.1%

Male

19.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 13.5%
African American 86.5%
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?

$38,375

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$25,054

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

31.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

109

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

1992

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36039 vs 36031 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36031 Fort Davis, AL 156 5.8 mi
36013 Cecil, AL 562 8.7 mi
36075 Shorter, AL 2,226 8.4 mi
36029 Fitzpatrick, AL 723 9.2 mi
36088 Tuskegee Institute, AL 4,767 11.6 mi
36089 Union Springs, AL 8,760 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36039 in?
ZIP code 36039 (Hardaway) is located in Macon County, Alabama. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36039?
ZIP code 36039 in Hardaway, AL has a population of 253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36039?
The median household income in ZIP 36039 is $38,375, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36039 is African American at 86.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36039?
In ZIP code 36039, 36.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 36039?
In ZIP code 36039, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36039 is 18.1% 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 Hardaway, AL

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

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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