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Union Springs, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36089

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

8,760
10/sq mi
$24,109
Median income
$73,000
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36089 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama, home to 8,760 residents across 850.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36089 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,109 (60% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $17,739. 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $73,000 (59% below the state average), median rent at $585 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Bullock County, so you can benchmark 36089 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 36089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Springs, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36089.

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 36089, Union Springs, 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

8,760

Population

850.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36089?

43.2

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 18.7%
African American 72.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$24,109

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$17,739

Per Capita Income

41.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36089 ranks nationally

Union Springs, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,109 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,588

Total Housing Units

2,915

Occupied Units

673

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$73,000

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$585

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 36089, employing approximately 1,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,855,000.

92

Businesses

1,551

Employees

$61.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 30.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 5.4%
Construction 5 5.4%
Manufacturing 4 4.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.3%
Information 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 36089 vs 36031 →

ZIP 36089 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 36089 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 36089 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 36089 ranks #3 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
36031 Fort Davis, AL 156 7.2 mi
36039 Hardaway, AL 253 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bullock County

36053 standard
Midway, AL
Pop: 1,967
36029 standard
Fitzpatrick, AL
Pop: 723

Related Areas

Bullock County Union Springs, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36089 in? ▼
ZIP code 36089 (Union Springs) 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 36089? ▼
ZIP code 36089 in Union Springs, AL has a population of 8,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36089 is $24,109, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36089 is $73,000, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36089 is African American at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36089? ▼
ZIP code 36089 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36089 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (11), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36089? ▼
In ZIP code 36089, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 36089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36089 is 31.5 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 36089? ▼
In ZIP code 36089, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36089 is 41.4% 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.