Geneva, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36340
Geneva County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,490
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,111
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Geneva pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36340 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36340 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Geneva, Geneva County, Alabama, home to 5,490 residents across 122.8 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36340 reports a modest median household income of $50,111 (18% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,200. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,100 (40% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $661; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geneva County, so 36340 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 36340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Geneva, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36340.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 36340, Geneva, 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
5,490
Population
122.8
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36340?
47.3
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
4.3%
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?
$50,111
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$25,200
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36340 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Geneva, 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)
$50,111 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,352housing units
2,352
Total Housing Units
2,066
Occupied Units
286
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$661
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 158 business establishments in ZIP 36340, employing approximately 2,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,877,000.
158
Businesses
2,240
Employees
$86.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36340
Geneva (36340)
5,490 residents
- 36316 1,722
Chancellor (36316)
1,722 residents
- 36318 1,296
Coffee Springs (36318)
1,296 residents
- 36314 595
Black (36314)
595 residents
- 36313 285
Bellwood (36313)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36340 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
- 36314
Black (36314)
$62,047 median income
- 36340
Geneva (36340)
$50,111 median income
- 36318
Coffee Springs (36318)
$49,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36340 ranks #3 of 4 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 36340, 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 (5,490 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 36340 in?
ZIP code 36340 (Geneva) is located in Geneva County, Alabama. Geneva County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geneva-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36340?
ZIP code 36340 in Geneva, AL has a population of 5,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36340?
The median household income in ZIP 36340 is $50,111, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36340?
The median home value in ZIP 36340 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36340 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36340?
ZIP code 36340 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36340 are: Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (20), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36340?
In ZIP code 36340, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36340?
In ZIP code 36340, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36340 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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