ZIP Code 36053

ZIP code 36053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 756.5 square miles in Midway, Bullock County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,967 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 36053 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36053 sits at $49,357 (19% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,918. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is $104,200 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $529 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36053 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →