Daleville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36322
Dale County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,072
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,276
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Daleville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36322 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36322 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, home to 9,072 residents across 161.7 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36322 reports a modest median household income of $47,276 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,340. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,700 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 61.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dale County, so 36322 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 36322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Daleville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36322.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 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 36322, Daleville, 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
9,072
Population
161.7
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36322?
46.2
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
6.7%
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?
$47,276
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,340
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36322 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Daleville, 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)
$47,276 27th percentile higher than 27% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,450housing units
4,450
Total Housing Units
3,695
Occupied Units
755
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$844
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 141 business establishments in ZIP 36322, employing approximately 1,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,892,000.
141
Businesses
1,227
Employees
$57.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
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 36322 vs 36352 →
ZIP 36322 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36330
Enterprise (36330)
35,530 residents
- 36322 9,072
Daleville (36322)
9,072 residents
- 36352 4,885
Newton (36352)
4,885 residents
- 36362 4,637
Fort Rucker (36362)
4,637 residents
- 36316 1,722
Chancellor (36316)
1,722 residents
- 36313 285
Bellwood (36313)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36322 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36322 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36316
Chancellor (36316)
$77,016 median income
- 36330
Enterprise (36330)
$75,765 median income
- 36362
Fort Rucker (36362)
$74,541 median income
- 36352
Newton (36352)
$71,997 median income
- 36322
Daleville (36322)
$47,276 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36322 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36322, 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 (9,072 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 36322 in?
ZIP code 36322 (Daleville) is located in Dale County, Alabama. Dale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36322?
ZIP code 36322 in Daleville, AL has a population of 9,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36322?
The median household income in ZIP 36322 is $47,276, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36322?
The median home value in ZIP 36322 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36322 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36322?
ZIP code 36322 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36322 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36322?
In ZIP code 36322, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 36322?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36322 is 22.3 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 36322?
In ZIP code 36322, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36322 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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