Verbena, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36091
Autauga County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,648
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Verbena pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36091 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36091 covers 212.1 square miles in Verbena, Autauga County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,648 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36091 reports a modest median household income of $61,214 (0% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,223. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,100 (35% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $640; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Autauga County, so 36091 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verbena, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36091.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36091, Verbena, 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
3,648
Population
212.1
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36091?
44.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,214
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$29,223
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36091 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Verbena, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,214 Top 42% higher than 58% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,794housing units
1,794
Total Housing Units
1,496
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$640
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 36091, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,129,000.
27
Businesses
114
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 14.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 11.1% |
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 36091 vs 36051 →
ZIP 36091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36022
Deatsville (36022)
13,092 residents
- 36091 3,648
Verbena (36091)
3,648 residents
- 36051 2,304
Marbury (36051)
2,304 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36091 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36022
Deatsville (36022)
$89,459 median income
- 36051
Marbury (36051)
$66,726 median income
- 36091
Verbena (36091)
$61,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36091 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36091, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,648 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36091 in?
ZIP code 36091 (Verbena) is located in Autauga County, Alabama. Autauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/autauga-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36091?
ZIP code 36091 in Verbena, AL has a population of 3,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36091?
The median household income in ZIP 36091 is $61,214, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36091?
The median home value in ZIP 36091 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36091?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36091 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36091?
ZIP code 36091 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36091?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36091 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36091?
In ZIP code 36091, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 36091?
In ZIP code 36091, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36091?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36091 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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