ZIP Code 36089

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Union Springs · Bullock County · Alabama

Population
8,760

10/sq mi

Median income
$24,109

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$73,000

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 43.2

Land area
850.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 36089 in Union Springs, Alabama has a population of 8,760. The median household income is $24,109, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $73,000, 74% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36089 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 850.5 square miles in Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,760 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 36089 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36089 sits at $24,109 (60% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $17,739. The poverty rate stands at 41.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $73,000 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $585 per month, and 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36089 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 36089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,760

Population

850.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36031 Fort Davis, AL 156 7.2 mi
36039 Hardaway, AL 253 12.0 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Union Springs, 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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