ZIP Code 36272
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Piedmont · Etowah County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,389
- Median income
- $51,635
- Median home value
- $142,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 875.1 sq mi
15/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36272 in Piedmont, Alabama has a population of 13,389. The median household income is $51,635, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $142,600, 49% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36272 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 875.1 square miles in Piedmont, Etowah County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,389 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36272 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36272 sits at $51,635 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,914. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $142,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $870 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36272 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36272 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36272.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36272, Piedmont, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,389
Population
875.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36272?
43.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$51,635
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$28,914
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,128
Total Housing Units
5,031
Occupied Units
1,097
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$870
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36272 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 138 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 152 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 180 |
| 2023 | +22.4% | 221 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 238 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 36272, employing approximately 1,396 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,178,000.
136
Businesses
1,396
Employees
$49.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 22.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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