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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
$50,111
Median income
$107,100
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,200. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. Median home value sits at $107,100 (40% below the state average), median rent at $661 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 36340 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Geneva County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36340?

47.3

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 12.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$25,200

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36340 ranks nationally

Geneva, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,111 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,352

Total Housing Units

2,066

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$107,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36340 vs 36314 →

ZIP 36340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36314 Black, AL 595 7.2 mi
36316 Chancellor, AL 1,722 8.6 mi
36318 Coffee Springs, AL 1,296 9.3 mi
36313 Bellwood, AL 285 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geneva County

36375 standard
Slocomb, AL
Pop: 7,390
36344 standard
Hartford, AL
Pop: 5,732
36477 standard
Samson, AL
Pop: 4,946
36316 standard
Chancellor, AL
Pop: 1,722
36318 standard
Coffee Springs, AL
Pop: 1,296
36314 standard
Black, AL
Pop: 595

Related Areas

Geneva County Geneva, AL Alabama

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.

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