Elba, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36323
Coffee County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,255
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,819
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elba pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36323 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36323 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, home to 8,255 residents across 598.2 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36323 reports a modest median household income of $45,819 (25% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,786. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (33% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $640; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Coffee County, so 36323 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 36323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elba, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36323.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 36323, Elba, 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
8,255
Population
598.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36323?
46.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.2%
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?
$45,819
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,786
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36323 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Elba, 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)
$45,819 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,803housing units
3,803
Total Housing Units
3,156
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$640
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 36323, employing approximately 1,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,115,000.
123
Businesses
1,819
Employees
$87.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 36323 vs 36346 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36346 | Jack, AL | 1,456 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36323, 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 (8,255 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 36323 in?
ZIP code 36323 (Elba) is located in Coffee County, Alabama. Coffee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coffee-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36323?
ZIP code 36323 in Elba, AL has a population of 8,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36323?
The median household income in ZIP 36323 is $45,819, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36323?
The median home value in ZIP 36323 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36323 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36323?
ZIP code 36323 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36323 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36323?
In ZIP code 36323, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 36323?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36323 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36323?
In ZIP code 36323, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36323 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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