ZIP Code 36317

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Clopton · Barbour County · Alabama

Population
590

6/sq mi

Median income
$97,688

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,900

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 43.1

Land area
105.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 36317 in Clopton, Alabama has a population of 590. The median household income is $97,688, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $114,900, 59% below the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.4 square miles in Clopton, Barbour County, Alabama. The area is home to 590 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36317 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36317 sits at $97,688 (60% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,909. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $114,900 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Barbour County, so you can benchmark 36317 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 →

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 36317, Clopton, 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

590

Population

105.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36317?

43.1

Median Age

37.5%

Male

62.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.7%
African American 28.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$97,688

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$38,909

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

376

Total Housing Units

349

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$114,900

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36374 Skipperville, AL 970 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36317 in?
ZIP code 36317 (Clopton) is located in Barbour County, Alabama. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36317?
ZIP code 36317 in Clopton, AL has a population of 590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36317?
The median household income in ZIP 36317 is $97,688, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36317?
The median home value in ZIP 36317 is $114,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36317 is White at 64.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36317?
In ZIP code 36317, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36317 is 15.8% 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 Clopton, AL

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

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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