ZIP Code 36319
standardSource:
Columbia · Houston County · Alabama
- Population
- 2,276
- Median income
- $62,159
- Median home value
- $165,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.8%
- Land area
- 258.6 sq mi
9/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 36319 in Columbia, Alabama has a population of 2,276. The median household income is $62,159, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $165,600, 40% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36319 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.6 square miles in Columbia, Houston County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,276 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 36319 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36319 sits at $62,159 (2% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,034. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,600 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $812 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36319 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 36319 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 36319
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,034
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Official Data Resources for Columbia, 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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