PlainZIP

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
$55,625
Median income
$90,900
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,411. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 11.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $90,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Talladega County, letting you compare 36268 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 36268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Munford, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36268.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36268?

39.0

Median Age

41.5%

Male

58.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 8.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$27,411

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36268 ranks nationally

Munford, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,625 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,611

Total Housing Units

2,300

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$90,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36268 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36268 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 36268 ranks #3 of 4 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
36260 Eastaboga, AL 4,247 6.9 mi
36203 Oxford, AL 18,799 8.5 mi
35160 Talladega, AL 26,822 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Talladega County

35160 standard
Talladega, AL
Pop: 26,822
35150 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 18,472
35096 standard
Lincoln, AL
Pop: 7,815
35044 standard
Childersburg, AL
Pop: 7,713
35151 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 7,632
35014 standard
Alpine, AL
Pop: 4,546

Related Areas

Talladega County Munford, AL Alabama

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.

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