Columbia, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36319
Houston County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,276
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,159
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36319 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36319 covers 258.6 square miles in Columbia, Houston County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,276 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36319 reports a modest median household income of $62,159 (2% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,034. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,600 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $812; 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 36319 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 36319
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36319.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 36319, Columbia, 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
2,276
Population
258.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36319?
40.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$62,159
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,034
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36319 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Columbia, 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)
$62,159 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
1,096housing units
1,096
Total Housing Units
963
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 36319, employing approximately 1,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,898,000.
29
Businesses
1,158
Employees
$153.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 27.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.3% |
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 36319 vs 36376 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36376 | Webb, AL | 2,445 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36319, 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 (2,276 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 36319 in?
ZIP code 36319 (Columbia) is located in Houston County, Alabama. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36319?
ZIP code 36319 in Columbia, AL has a population of 2,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36319?
The median household income in ZIP 36319 is $62,159, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36319?
The median home value in ZIP 36319 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36319?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36319 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36319?
ZIP code 36319 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 1,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36319?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36319 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (5), Utilities (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36319?
In ZIP code 36319, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 36319?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36319 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36319?
In ZIP code 36319, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36319?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36319 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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