Lapine, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36046
Crenshaw County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,490
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,974
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lapine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lapine, Crenshaw County, Alabama, home to just 1,490 residents across 177.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36046 reports a modest median household income of $41,974 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,911. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,400 (42% below the average Alabama ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Crenshaw County, so 36046 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 36046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lapine, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36046.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 36046, Lapine, 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
1,490
Population
177.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36046?
37.6
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,974
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$22,911
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36046 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Lapine, 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)
$41,974 17th percentile higher than 17% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
589housing units
589
Total Housing Units
480
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 36046, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,879,000.
15
Businesses
59
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 20.0% |
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 36046 vs 36041 →
ZIP 36046 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 36046 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36046 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 36046 ranks #3 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 36046, 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 (1,490 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 36046 in?
ZIP code 36046 (Lapine) 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 36046?
ZIP code 36046 in Lapine, AL has a population of 1,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36046?
The median household income in ZIP 36046 is $41,974, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36046?
The median home value in ZIP 36046 is $103,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36046 is White at 57.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36046?
ZIP code 36046 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36046 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36046?
In ZIP code 36046, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 36046?
In ZIP code 36046, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36046 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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