Coffee Springs, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36318

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

1,296
10/sq mi
$49,826
Median income
$122,400
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36318 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36318 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coffee Springs, Geneva County, Alabama, home to just 1,296 residents across 125.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36318 reports a modest median household income of $49,826 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,249. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $122,400 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36318, plus 6 more within Geneva County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 36318, Coffee Springs, 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

1,296

Population

125.8

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36318?

51.3

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$49,826

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,249

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36318 ranks nationally

Coffee Springs, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,826 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

833

Total Housing Units

571

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$122,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 36318, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $608,000.

7

Businesses

26

Employees

$608K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36318 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36318 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36318 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36318 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36316 Chancellor, AL 1,722 5.4 mi
36477 Samson, AL 4,946 8.2 mi
36340 Geneva, AL 5,490 9.3 mi
36330 Enterprise, AL 35,530 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geneva County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36318 in?
ZIP code 36318 (Coffee Springs) is located in Geneva County, Alabama. Geneva County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geneva-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36318?
ZIP code 36318 in Coffee Springs, AL has a population of 1,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36318?
The median household income in ZIP 36318 is $49,826, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36318?
The median home value in ZIP 36318 is $122,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36318 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36318?
ZIP code 36318 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36318?
In ZIP code 36318, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36318?
In ZIP code 36318, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36318 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.