Highland Home, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36041
Crenshaw County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,318
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,903
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Highland Home pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36041 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36041 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highland Home, Crenshaw County, Alabama, home to just 1,318 residents across 137.3 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36041 reports a modest median household income of $60,903 (0% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,148. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $160,500 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $744; 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Crenshaw County, so 36041 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland Home, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36041.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36041, Highland Home, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,318
Population
137.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36041?
39.5
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
3.5%
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?
$60,903
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$26,148
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36041 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Highland Home, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,903 Top 43% higher than 57% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
752housing units
752
Total Housing Units
555
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$744
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 36041, employing approximately 187 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,873,000.
23
Businesses
187
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 17.4% |
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 36041 vs 36046 →
ZIP 36041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36042
Honoraville (36042)
1,500 residents
- 36046
Lapine (36046)
1,490 residents
- 36041
Highland Home (36041)
1,318 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36041 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36042
Honoraville (36042)
$61,120 median income
- 36041
Highland Home (36041)
$60,903 median income
- 36046
Lapine (36046)
$41,974 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36041 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36041, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,318 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36041 in?
ZIP code 36041 (Highland Home) is located in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Crenshaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crenshaw-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36041?
ZIP code 36041 in Highland Home, AL has a population of 1,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36041?
The median household income in ZIP 36041 is $60,903, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36041?
The median home value in ZIP 36041 is $160,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36041 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36041?
ZIP code 36041 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36041 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36041?
In ZIP code 36041, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 36041?
In ZIP code 36041, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36041 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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