Midland City, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36350
Dale County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,540
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,366
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midland City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36350 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36350 (Midland City, AL) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 36350 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midland City, Dale County, Alabama, home to 6,540 residents across 166.0 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36350 reports a modest median household income of $55,366 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,929. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,100 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $839; 54.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dale County, so 36350 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 36350
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midland City, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36350.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 36350, Midland City, 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
6,540
Population
166.0
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36350?
37.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$55,366
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,929
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36350 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Midland City, 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)
$55,366 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
3,384housing units
3,384
Total Housing Units
3,004
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 36350, employing approximately 810 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,798,000.
69
Businesses
810
Employees
$40.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 12 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.8% |
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 36350 vs 36371 →
ZIP 36350 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
30,217 residents
- 36360
Ozark (36360)
20,157 residents
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
14,470 residents
- 36350 6,540
Midland City (36350)
6,540 residents
- 36352 4,885
Newton (36352)
4,885 residents
- 36353 1,968
Newville (36353)
1,968 residents
- 36371 720
Pinckard (36371)
720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36350 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36350 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
$84,302 median income
- 36352
Newton (36352)
$71,997 median income
- 36353
Newville (36353)
$66,318 median income
- 36350
Midland City (36350)
$55,366 median income
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
$54,147 median income
- 36360
Ozark (36360)
$51,181 median income
- 36371
Pinckard (36371)
$50,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36350 ranks #4 of 7 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 36350, 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 (6,540 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 36350 in?
ZIP code 36350 (Midland City) is located in Dale County, Alabama. Dale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36350?
ZIP code 36350 in Midland City, AL has a population of 6,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36350?
The median household income in ZIP 36350 is $55,366, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36350?
The median home value in ZIP 36350 is $175,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36350?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36350 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36350?
ZIP code 36350 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36350?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36350 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36350?
In ZIP code 36350, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 36350?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36350 is 24.3 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 36350?
In ZIP code 36350, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36350?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36350 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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