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Roanoke, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36274

Randolph County, Alabama — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,199
24/sq mi
$50,621
Median income
$143,200
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roanoke pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36274 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36274 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 472.5 square miles in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama. The area is home to 11,199 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 36274 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36274 sits at $50,621 (17% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,453. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $143,200 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $653 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36274 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 36274 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 36274

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36274.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36274, Roanoke, 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

11,199

Population

472.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36274?

43.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 26.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$50,621

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$27,453

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36274 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,621 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,283

Total Housing Units

4,393

Occupied Units

890

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$143,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$653

Median Rent

1981

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

+21.8%

YoY Change (2023)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36274 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.4% 145
2020 -0.5% 144
2021 +8.2% 156
2022 +13.7% 178
2023 +21.8% 216

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 178 business establishments in ZIP 36274, employing approximately 2,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,067,000.

178

Businesses

2,521

Employees

$96.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 24 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 21 11.8%
Finance and insurance 18 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.0%
Manufacturing 13 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.6%
Construction 9 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 3.4%
Information 5 2.8%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
36855 Five Points, AL 1,551 10.5 mi

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Related Areas

Randolph County Roanoke, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36274 in? ▼
ZIP code 36274 (Roanoke) is located in Randolph County, Alabama. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36274? ▼
ZIP code 36274 in Roanoke, AL has a population of 11,199 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36274? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36274 is $50,621, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36274? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36274 is $143,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36274? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36274 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36274? ▼
ZIP code 36274 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 2,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36274? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36274 are: Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36274? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36274 increased by 21.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36274? ▼
In ZIP code 36274, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 36274? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36274 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36274? ▼
In ZIP code 36274, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36274? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36274 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Roanoke, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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