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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
$55,366
Median income
$175,100
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midland City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,929. Poverty here runs at 19.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $175,100 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $839 monthly, and 54.6% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36350, plus 5 more within Dale 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 36350

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midland City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36350.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36350?

37.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 64.7%
African American 27.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$55,366

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$30,929

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36350 ranks nationally

Midland City, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,366 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,384

Total Housing Units

3,004

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$175,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36350 ranks #4 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 36350 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 36350 ranks #4 of 7 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
36371 Pinckard, AL 720 4.4 mi
36305 Dothan, AL 14,470 10.2 mi
36303 Dothan, AL 30,217 7.9 mi
36352 Newton, AL 4,885 9.6 mi
36360 Ozark, AL 20,157 11.1 mi
36353 Newville, AL 1,968 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dale County

36360 standard
Ozark, AL
Pop: 20,157
36322 standard
Daleville, AL
Pop: 9,072
36362 standard
Fort Rucker, AL
Pop: 4,637
36374 standard
Skipperville, AL
Pop: 970
36371 standard
Pinckard, AL
Pop: 720

Related Areas

Dale County Midland City, AL Alabama

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.

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