Graham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36263

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

658
10/sq mi
$36,824
Median income
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Graham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.9 square miles in Graham, Randolph County, Alabama. The area is home to 658 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 36263 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36263 sits at $36,824 (40% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $15,831. The poverty rate stands at 56.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 36263 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 36263, Graham, 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

658

Population

63.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36263?

29.9

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$36,824

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$15,831

Per Capita Income

56.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36263 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,824 4th percentile higher than 4% 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

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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 38.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

256

Total Housing Units

169

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

3.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 36263, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,000.

4

Businesses

17

Employees

$924K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36263 vs 36273 →

ZIP 36263 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 36263 ranks #4 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 36263 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 36263 ranks #4 of 4 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
36273 Ranburne, AL 2,914 5.2 mi
36280 Woodland, AL 3,932 6.0 mi
30108 Bowdon, GA 7,256 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36263 in?
ZIP code 36263 (Graham) is located in Randolph County, Alabama. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36263?
ZIP code 36263 in Graham, AL has a population of 658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36263?
The median household income in ZIP 36263 is $36,824, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36263 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36263?
ZIP code 36263 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36263?
In ZIP code 36263, 38.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 36263?
In ZIP code 36263, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36263 is 56.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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