ZIP Code 36311

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Ariton · Coffee County · Alabama

Population
2,770

9/sq mi

Median income
$51,563

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,000

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 34.9

Land area
311.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 36311 in Ariton, Alabama has a population of 2,770. The median household income is $51,563, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $158,000, 43% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36311 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.2 square miles in Ariton, Coffee County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,770 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 36311 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36311 sits at $51,563 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,760. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $539 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36311 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Coffee County, so you can benchmark 36311 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 36311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36311.

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 36311, Ariton, 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

2,770

Population

311.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36311?

34.9

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$51,563

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$26,760

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,481

Total Housing Units

1,148

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$539

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 23 business establishments in ZIP 36311, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,005,000.

23

Businesses

273

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 36311 vs 36010 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36010 Brundidge, AL 4,677 8.9 mi
36360 Ozark, AL 20,157 10.0 mi
36017 Clio, AL 3,318 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36311 in?
ZIP code 36311 (Ariton) is located in Coffee County, Alabama. Coffee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coffee-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36311?
ZIP code 36311 in Ariton, AL has a population of 2,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36311?
The median household income in ZIP 36311 is $51,563, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36311?
The median home value in ZIP 36311 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36311 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36311?
ZIP code 36311 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36311 are: Construction (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36311?
In ZIP code 36311, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 36311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36311 is 27.5 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 36311?
In ZIP code 36311, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36311 is 16.3% 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 Ariton, AL

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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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