Hartford, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36344
Geneva County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,732
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,377
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36344 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Geneva County, Alabama, home to 5,732 residents across 333.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36344 reports a modest median household income of $60,377 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,655. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,500 (2% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $836; 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geneva County, so 36344 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 36344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36344.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 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 36344, Hartford, 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
5,732
Population
333.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36344?
36.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$60,377
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$27,655
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36344 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Hartford, 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)
$60,377 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
2,457housing units
2,457
Total Housing Units
2,064
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,500
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$836
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 36344, employing approximately 762 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,871,000.
83
Businesses
762
Employees
$31.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.6% |
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 36344 vs 36314 →
ZIP 36344 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36344
Hartford (36344)
5,732 residents
- 36314 595
Black (36314)
595 residents
- 36313 285
Bellwood (36313)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36344 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36344, 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 (5,732 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 36344 in?
ZIP code 36344 (Hartford) 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 36344?
ZIP code 36344 in Hartford, AL has a population of 5,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36344?
The median household income in ZIP 36344 is $60,377, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36344?
The median home value in ZIP 36344 is $173,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36344 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36344?
ZIP code 36344 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36344 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36344?
In ZIP code 36344, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 36344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36344 is 24.8 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 36344?
In ZIP code 36344, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36344 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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