Luverne, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36049
Crenshaw County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,706
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,126
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Luverne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36049 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36049 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama, home to 5,706 residents across 413.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36049 reports a modest median household income of $51,126 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,443. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,900 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $641; owner occupancy is 66.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Crenshaw County, so 36049 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 36049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luverne, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36049.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 36049, Luverne, 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
5,706
Population
413.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36049?
44.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.4%
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?
$51,126
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,443
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36049 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Luverne, 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)
$51,126 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,559housing units
2,559
Total Housing Units
2,080
Occupied Units
479
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$641
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 36049, employing approximately 2,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,275,000.
118
Businesses
2,191
Employees
$105.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 36049 vs 36071 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36071 | Rutledge, AL | 766 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36049, 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 (5,706 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 36049 in?
ZIP code 36049 (Luverne) 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 36049?
ZIP code 36049 in Luverne, AL has a population of 5,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36049?
The median household income in ZIP 36049 is $51,126, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36049?
The median home value in ZIP 36049 is $140,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36049 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36049?
ZIP code 36049 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 2,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36049 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36049?
In ZIP code 36049, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36049 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36049?
In ZIP code 36049, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36049 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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