ZIP Code 36258

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Delta · Clay County · Alabama

Population
1,599

6/sq mi

Median income
$58,993

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,100

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.2%

Median age 46.9

Land area
290.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36258 in Delta, Alabama has a population of 1,599. The median household income is $58,993, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $143,100, 49% below the US average. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 290.7 square miles in Delta, Clay County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,599 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36258 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36258 sits at $58,993 (3% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,782. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $143,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 36258 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 →

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 36258, Delta, 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

1,599

Population

290.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36258?

46.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$58,993

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$27,782

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

925

Total Housing Units

810

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$143,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 36258, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,271,000.

14

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%

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 36258 vs 36266 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36266 Lineville, AL 5,582 8.9 mi
36203 Oxford, AL 18,799 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36258 in?
ZIP code 36258 (Delta) is located in Clay County, Alabama. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36258?
ZIP code 36258 in Delta, AL has a population of 1,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36258?
The median household income in ZIP 36258 is $58,993, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36258?
The median home value in ZIP 36258 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36258 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36258?
ZIP code 36258 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36258?
In ZIP code 36258, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 36258?
In ZIP code 36258, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36258 is 15.5% 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 Delta, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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