Wadley, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36276

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

2,592
8/sq mi
$52,471
Median income
$195,800
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wadley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 345.6 square miles in Wadley, Randolph County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,592 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 36276 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36276 sits at $52,471 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,953. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 36276 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 36276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36276.

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 36276, Wadley, 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

2,592

Population

345.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36276?

31.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 11.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$52,471

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$23,953

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36276 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,471 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

973

Total Housing Units

794

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$195,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 36276, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,443,000.

35

Businesses

250

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 22.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 17.1%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

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
36256 Daviston, AL 1,570 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36276 in?
ZIP code 36276 (Wadley) 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 36276?
ZIP code 36276 in Wadley, AL has a population of 2,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36276?
The median household income in ZIP 36276 is $52,471, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36276?
The median home value in ZIP 36276 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36276?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36276 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36276?
ZIP code 36276 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36276?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36276 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (6), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36276?
In ZIP code 36276, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 36276?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36276 is 31.6 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 36276?
In ZIP code 36276, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36276?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36276 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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