Newton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36352
Houston County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,885
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,997
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36352 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36352 covers 183.6 square miles in Newton, Houston County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,885 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36352 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,997 (18% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,899. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $174,500 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $809; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 36352 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 36352
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36352.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 36352, Newton, 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
4,885
Population
183.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36352?
40.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$71,997
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,899
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36352 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Newton, 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)
$71,997 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,384housing units
2,384
Total Housing Units
2,003
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$809
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 36352, employing approximately 599 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,714,000.
87
Businesses
599
Employees
$24.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 36352 vs 36371 →
ZIP 36352 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
14,470 residents
- 36322
Daleville (36322)
9,072 residents
- 36350
Midland City (36350)
6,540 residents
- 36352 4,885
Newton (36352)
4,885 residents
- 36362 4,637
Fort Rucker (36362)
4,637 residents
- 36371 720
Pinckard (36371)
720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36352 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36352 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
- 36362
Fort Rucker (36362)
$74,541 median income
- 36352
Newton (36352)
$71,997 median income
- 36350
Midland City (36350)
$55,366 median income
- 36371
Pinckard (36371)
$50,625 median income
- 36322
Daleville (36322)
$47,276 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36352 ranks #3 of 6 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 36352, 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 (4,885 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 36352 in?
ZIP code 36352 (Newton) is located in Houston County, Alabama. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36352?
ZIP code 36352 in Newton, AL has a population of 4,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36352?
The median household income in ZIP 36352 is $71,997, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36352?
The median home value in ZIP 36352 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36352?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36352 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36352?
ZIP code 36352 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36352?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36352 are: Construction (21), Manufacturing (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36352?
In ZIP code 36352, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 36352?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36352 is 24.6 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 36352?
In ZIP code 36352, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36352?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36352 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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