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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
$41,974
Median income
$103,400
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,911. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.9%. The typical home here is valued at $103,400 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 89.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Crenshaw County, letting you compare 36046 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36046?

37.6

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 35.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
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?

$41,974

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,911

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36046 ranks nationally

Lapine, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,974 7th percentile higher than 7% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

589

Total Housing Units

480

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$103,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36046 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36041 Highland Home, AL 1,318 6.4 mi
36042 Honoraville, AL 1,500 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crenshaw County

36049 standard
Luverne, AL
Pop: 5,706
36009 standard
Brantley, AL
Pop: 2,566
36042 standard
Honoraville, AL
Pop: 1,500
36041 standard
Highland Home, AL
Pop: 1,318
36071 standard
Rutledge, AL
Pop: 766

Related Areas

Crenshaw County Lapine, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.