Lineville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36266
Clay County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,582
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,924
- Median income Below-median income area
- $206,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lineville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36266 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36266 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama, home to 5,582 residents across 461.3 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36266 reports a modest median household income of $48,924 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,733. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $206,400 (17% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $712.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Clay County, so 36266 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lineville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36266.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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 36266, Lineville, 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
5,582
Population
461.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36266?
47.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$48,924
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$28,733
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36266 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Lineville, 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)
$48,924 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
3,307housing units
3,307
Total Housing Units
2,511
Occupied Units
796
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$712
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 36266, employing approximately 1,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,066,000.
85
Businesses
1,024
Employees
$36.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 24.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36266
Lineville (36266)
5,582 residents
- 36251
Ashland (36251)
5,103 residents
- 36258 1,599
Delta (36258)
1,599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36266 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36266 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36258
Delta (36258)
$58,993 median income
- 36251
Ashland (36251)
$50,466 median income
- 36266
Lineville (36266)
$48,924 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36266 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36266, 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 (5,582 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 36266 in?
ZIP code 36266 (Lineville) 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 36266?
ZIP code 36266 in Lineville, AL has a population of 5,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36266?
The median household income in ZIP 36266 is $48,924, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36266?
The median home value in ZIP 36266 is $206,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36266 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36266?
ZIP code 36266 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36266 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (10), Manufacturing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36266?
In ZIP code 36266, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 36266?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36266 is 28.9 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 36266?
In ZIP code 36266, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36266 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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