Ranburne, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36273
Cleburne County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,914
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,278
- Median income Above-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ranburne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- 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 36273 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36273 covers 134.9 square miles in Ranburne, Cleburne County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,914 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36273 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,278 (48% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,199. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $258,300 (46% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $855.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Cleburne County, so 36273 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 36273
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ranburne, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36273.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 36273, Ranburne, 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
2,914
Population
134.9
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36273?
38.5
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$90,278
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$33,199
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
43.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36273 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Ranburne, 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)
$90,278 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
1,519housing units
1,519
Total Housing Units
1,282
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,300
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$855
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 36273, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,147,000.
32
Businesses
177
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.4% |
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 36273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30108
Bowdon (30108)
7,256 residents
- 36273
Ranburne (36273)
2,914 residents
- 30182 2,666
Waco (30182)
2,666 residents
- 36263 658
Graham (36263)
658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36273 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36273
Ranburne (36273)
$90,278 median income
- 30108
Bowdon (30108)
$70,035 median income
- 30182
Waco (30182)
$60,184 median income
- 36263
Graham (36263)
$36,824 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36273 ranks the highest 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 36273, 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 (2,914 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 36273 in?
ZIP code 36273 (Ranburne) is located in Cleburne County, Alabama. Cleburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleburne-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36273?
ZIP code 36273 in Ranburne, AL has a population of 2,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36273?
The median household income in ZIP 36273 is $90,278, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36273?
The median home value in ZIP 36273 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36273?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36273 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36273?
ZIP code 36273 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36273?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36273 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36273?
In ZIP code 36273, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 36273?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36273 is 43.8 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 36273?
In ZIP code 36273, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36273?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36273 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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