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
$61,214
Median income
$115,100
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Verbena pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,223. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.1%. Median home value sits at $115,100 (35% below the state average), median rent at $640 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Autauga County, so you can benchmark 36091 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 36091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verbena, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36091.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36091?

44.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$61,214

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$29,223

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36091 ranks nationally

Verbena, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,214 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,794

Total Housing Units

1,496

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$115,100

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36091 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36091 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 36091 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
36051 Marbury, AL 2,304 4.7 mi
36022 Deatsville, AL 13,092 11.0 mi

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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.