ZIP Code 36344

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Hartford · Geneva County · Alabama

Population
5,732

17/sq mi

Median income
$60,377

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.4%

Median age 36.4

Land area
333.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 36344 in Hartford, Alabama has a population of 5,732. The median household income is $60,377, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $173,500, 38% below the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 333.3 square miles in Hartford, Geneva County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,732 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36344 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36344 sits at $60,377 (1% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,655. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $173,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Geneva County, so you can benchmark 36344 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 36344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36344.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,732

Population

333.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36344?

36.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 12.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$27,655

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,457

Total Housing Units

2,064

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$173,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36314 Black, AL 595 6.8 mi
36313 Bellwood, AL 285 7.5 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Hartford, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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