ZIP Code 36075

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Shorter · Macon County · Alabama

Population
2,226

9/sq mi

Median income
$53,505

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,700

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.5%

Median age 58.9

Land area
236.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 36075 in Shorter, Alabama has a population of 2,226. The median household income is $53,505, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $115,700, 58% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36075 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.8 square miles in Shorter, Macon County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,226 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 36075 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36075 sits at $53,505 (12% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,090. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $115,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36075 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 36075 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36075

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36075.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36075, Shorter, 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

2,226

Population

236.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36075?

58.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 20.1%
African American 68.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$53,505

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,090

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

752

Total Housing Units

617

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$115,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 36075, employing approximately 912 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,544,000.

32

Businesses

912

Employees

$45.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 21.9%
Retail trade 6 18.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 15.6%

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 36075 vs 36013 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36013 Cecil, AL 562 7.5 mi
36039 Hardaway, AL 253 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macon County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36075 in?
ZIP code 36075 (Shorter) is located in Macon County, Alabama. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36075?
ZIP code 36075 in Shorter, AL has a population of 2,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36075?
The median household income in ZIP 36075 is $53,505, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36075?
The median home value in ZIP 36075 is $115,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36075?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36075 is African American at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36075?
ZIP code 36075 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 912 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36075?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36075 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36075?
In ZIP code 36075, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 36075?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36075 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36075?
In ZIP code 36075, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36075?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36075 is 10.4% 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 Shorter, AL

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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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