PlainZIP

Midway, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36053

Bullock County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,967
3/sq mi
$49,357
Median income
$104,200
Median home value
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36053 covers 756.5 square miles in Midway, Bullock County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,967 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36053 reports a modest median household income of $49,357 (19% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,918. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. The typical home here is valued at $104,200 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $529 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 →

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 36053, Midway, 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

1,967

Population

756.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36053?

37.1

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 16.1%
African American 78.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$49,357

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$21,918

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36053 ranks nationally

Midway, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,357 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,045

Total Housing Units

852

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$104,200

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$529

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 36053, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,357,000.

9

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Pop: 8,760
36029 standard
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Pop: 723

Related Areas

Bullock County Midway, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36053 in? ▼
ZIP code 36053 (Midway) is located in Bullock County, Alabama. Bullock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bullock-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36053? ▼
ZIP code 36053 in Midway, AL has a population of 1,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36053 is $49,357, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36053 is $104,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36053 is African American at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36053? ▼
ZIP code 36053 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36053? ▼
In ZIP code 36053, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 36053? ▼
In ZIP code 36053, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36053 is 15.9% 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.