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 Moderate-density area
- $49,814
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36264 (Heflin, AL) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.6 in 2023 to 232.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36264 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, home to 8,659 residents across 609.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36264 reports a modest median household income of $49,814 (18% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,765. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,500 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $780; 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 36264.
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 36264
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heflin, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36264.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 36264, Heflin, 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
8,659
Population
609.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36264?
45.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.1%
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?
$49,814
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$29,765
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36264 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Heflin, 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)
$49,814 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,564housing units
3,564
Total Housing Units
3,126
Occupied Units
438
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,500
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36264, 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 (8,659 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 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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