PlainZIP

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
$62,159
Median income
$165,600
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,034. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. 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.

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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36319?

40.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

How ZIP 36319 ranks nationally

Columbia, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,159 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$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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Pop: 30,217
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Pop: 14,470
36312 standard
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Pop: 4,885
36320 standard
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Pop: 3,837

Related Areas

Houston County Columbia, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.