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Heflin, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36264

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

8,659
14/sq mi
$49,814
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Heflin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36264 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36264 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 609.8 square miles in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,659 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 36264 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36264 sits at $49,814 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,765. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,500 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36264 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36264 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 36264

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36264.

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 36264, Heflin, 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

8,659

Population

609.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36264?

45.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$49,814

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$29,765

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36264 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,814 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,564

Total Housing Units

3,126

Occupied Units

438

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36264 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 159
2021 +11.1% 176
2022 +11.8% 197
2023 +10.4% 218
2024 +6.6% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 130 business establishments in ZIP 36264, employing approximately 1,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,574,000.

130

Businesses

1,755

Employees

$94.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 24.6%
Other services (except public administration) 18 13.8%
Construction 15 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.4%
Finance and insurance 7 5.4%
Manufacturing 5 3.9%
Information 4 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Pop: 2,914
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Pop: 1,448
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Pop: 1,395

Related Areas

Cleburne County Heflin, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36264 in? ▼
ZIP code 36264 (Heflin) is located in Cleburne County, Alabama. Cleburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleburne-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36264? ▼
ZIP code 36264 in Heflin, AL has a population of 8,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36264? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36264 is $49,814, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36264? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36264 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36264? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36264 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36264? ▼
ZIP code 36264 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 1,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36264? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36264 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (18), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36264? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36264 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36264? ▼
In ZIP code 36264, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 36264? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36264 is 32.6 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 36264? ▼
In ZIP code 36264, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36264? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36264 is 13.7% 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 Heflin, AL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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