Munford, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36268
Talladega County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,432
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Munford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36268 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36268 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Munford, Talladega County, Alabama, home to 5,432 residents across 243.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36268 reports a modest median household income of $55,625 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,411. Unemployment is 11.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,900 (49% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $735; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talladega County, so 36268 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 36268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Munford, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36268.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 36268, Munford, 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
5,432
Population
243.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36268?
39.0
Median Age
41.5%
Male
58.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$55,625
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$27,411
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36268 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Munford, 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)
$55,625 49th percentile higher than 49% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,611housing units
2,611
Total Housing Units
2,300
Occupied Units
311
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$735
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 36268, employing approximately 541 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,775,000.
44
Businesses
541
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 36268 vs 36260 →
ZIP 36268 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35160
Talladega (35160)
26,822 residents
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
18,799 residents
- 36268 5,432
Munford (36268)
5,432 residents
- 36260 4,247
Eastaboga (36260)
4,247 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36268 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36260
Eastaboga (36260)
$73,007 median income
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
$69,485 median income
- 36268
Munford (36268)
$55,625 median income
- 35160
Talladega (35160)
$52,838 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36268 ranks #3 of 4 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 36268, 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 (5,432 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 36268 in?
ZIP code 36268 (Munford) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36268?
ZIP code 36268 in Munford, AL has a population of 5,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36268?
The median household income in ZIP 36268 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36268?
The median home value in ZIP 36268 is $90,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36268?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36268 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36268?
ZIP code 36268 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36268?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36268 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36268?
In ZIP code 36268, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 36268?
In ZIP code 36268, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36268?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36268 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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