PlainZIP

Headland, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36345

Henry County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,822
25/sq mi
$71,453
Median income
$200,800
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Headland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36345 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Headland, Henry County, Alabama, home to 7,822 residents across 319.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36345 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,453 (17% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,151. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $200,800 (13% above the state average), median rent at $794 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36345, plus 3 more within Henry County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 36345

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Headland, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36345.

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 36345, Headland, 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

7,822

Population

319.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36345?

39.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 16.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$71,453

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$38,151

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36345 ranks nationally

Headland, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,453 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,660

Total Housing Units

3,308

Occupied Units

352

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$200,800

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36345 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 148
2021 +7.2% 158
2022 +17.1% 185
2023 +13.9% 211
2024 +2.6% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 36345, employing approximately 1,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,456,000.

155

Businesses

1,204

Employees

$52.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 22 14.2%
Construction 19 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.4%
Wholesale trade 10 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 10 6.5%
Finance and insurance 9 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.6%
Manufacturing 4 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.9%

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 36345 vs 36376 →

ZIP 36345 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 36345 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36345 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 36345 ranks the highest 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
36376 Webb, AL 2,445 8.5 mi
36353 Newville, AL 1,968 8.2 mi
36303 Dothan, AL 30,217 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

36310 standard
Abbeville, AL
Pop: 6,783
36353 standard
Newville, AL
Pop: 1,968
36373 standard
Shorterville, AL
Pop: 581

Related Areas

Henry County Headland, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36345 in? ▼
ZIP code 36345 (Headland) is located in Henry County, Alabama. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36345? ▼
ZIP code 36345 in Headland, AL has a population of 7,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36345? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36345 is $71,453, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36345? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36345 is $200,800, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36345? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36345 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36345? ▼
ZIP code 36345 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36345? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36345 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36345? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36345 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36345? ▼
In ZIP code 36345, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 36345? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36345 is 23.1 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 36345? ▼
In ZIP code 36345, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36345? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36345 is 12.4% 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.