PlainZIP

Shorter, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36075

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

2,226
9/sq mi
$53,505
Median income
$115,700
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36075 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36075 covers 236.8 square miles in Shorter, Macon County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,226 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36075 reports a modest median household income of $53,505 (12% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,090. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 36075 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Macon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36075

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shorter, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,226

Population

236.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 36075 ranks nationally

Shorter, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,505 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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 36075 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36075 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36075 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36075 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

36083 standard
Tuskegee, AL
Pop: 9,563
36088 standard
Tuskegee Institute, AL
Pop: 4,767
36866 standard
Notasulga, AL
Pop: 3,955
36039 standard
Hardaway, AL
Pop: 253
36031 standard
Fort Davis, AL
Pop: 156

Related Areas

Macon County Shorter, AL Alabama

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.

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