PlainZIP

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
$51,126
Median income
$140,900
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,443. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $140,900 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $641 a month; 66.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36049, plus 5 more within Crenshaw County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 36049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luverne, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36049.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36049?

44.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 27.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$29,443

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36049 ranks nationally

Luverne, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,126 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,559

Total Housing Units

2,080

Occupied Units

479

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$140,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

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36041 standard
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36071 standard
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Pop: 766

Related Areas

Crenshaw County Luverne, AL Alabama

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.

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