ZIP Code 36048

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Louisville · Barbour County · Alabama

Population
1,459

5/sq mi

Median income
$44,158

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$78,900

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.6%

Median age 49.8

Land area
275.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 36048 in Louisville, Alabama has a population of 1,459. The median household income is $44,158, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $78,900, 72% below the US average. 7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36048 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 275.3 square miles in Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,459 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 36048 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36048 sits at $44,158 (28% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,880. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $78,900 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $666 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36048 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Barbour County, so you can benchmark 36048 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 36048, Louisville, 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

1,459

Population

275.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36048?

49.8

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 43.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$44,158

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,880

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

821

Total Housing Units

595

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$78,900

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$666

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 36048, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,991,000.

17

Businesses

220

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 23.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 23.5%

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 36048 vs 36017 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36017 Clio, AL 3,318 7.8 mi
36005 Banks, AL 1,522 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barbour County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36048 in?
ZIP code 36048 (Louisville) is located in Barbour County, Alabama. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36048?
ZIP code 36048 in Louisville, AL has a population of 1,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36048?
The median household income in ZIP 36048 is $44,158, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36048?
The median home value in ZIP 36048 is $78,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36048 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36048?
ZIP code 36048 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36048?
In ZIP code 36048, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 36048?
In ZIP code 36048, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36048 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Louisville, 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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