Ariton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36311
Coffee County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,770
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ariton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36311 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36311 covers 311.2 square miles in Ariton, Coffee County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,770 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36311 reports a modest median household income of $51,563 (15% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,760. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,000 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $539; 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Coffee County, so 36311 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 36311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ariton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36311.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 36311, Ariton, 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
2,770
Population
311.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36311?
34.9
Median Age
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$51,563
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$26,760
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36311 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Ariton, 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)
$51,563 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,481housing units
1,481
Total Housing Units
1,148
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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 36311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36360
Ozark (36360)
20,157 residents
- 36010 4,677
Brundidge (36010)
4,677 residents
- 36017 3,318
Clio (36017)
3,318 residents
- 36311 2,770
Ariton (36311)
2,770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36311 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36311
Ariton (36311)
$51,563 median income
- 36360
Ozark (36360)
$51,181 median income
- 36010
Brundidge (36010)
$41,503 median income
- 36017
Clio (36017)
$41,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36311 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 36311, 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 (2,770 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 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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