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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
$48,924
Median income
$206,400
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,733. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $206,400 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $712 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 36266 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36266?

47.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 17.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$28,733

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36266 ranks nationally

Lineville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,924 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,307

Total Housing Units

2,511

Occupied Units

796

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$206,400

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36266 vs 36258 →

ZIP 36266 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 36266 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36266 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 36266 ranks #3 of 3 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
36258 Delta, AL 1,599 8.9 mi
36251 Ashland, AL 5,103 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

36251 standard
Ashland, AL
Pop: 5,103
36258 standard
Delta, AL
Pop: 1,599
36255 standard
Cragford, AL
Pop: 969
36267 standard
Millerville, AL
Pop: 35
35082 standard
Hollins, AL
Pop: 7

Related Areas

Clay County Lineville, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.