ZIP Code 36353

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Source:

Newville · Henry County · Alabama

Population
1,968

8/sq mi

Median income
$66,318

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,300

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.4%

Median age 42.6

Land area
249.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36353 in Newville, Alabama has a population of 1,968. The median household income is $66,318, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $121,300, 56% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 249.1 square miles in Newville, Henry County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,968 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 36353 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36353 sits at $66,318 (9% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,335. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $121,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 36353 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 →

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 36353, Newville, 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

1,968

Population

249.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36353?

42.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 18.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$66,318

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$33,335

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,031

Total Housing Units

793

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$121,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 36353, employing approximately 71 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,341,000.

12

Businesses

71

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 25.0%

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 36353 vs 36345 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36345 Headland, AL 7,822 8.2 mi
36374 Skipperville, AL 970 10.0 mi
36350 Midland City, AL 6,540 11.8 mi
36310 Abbeville, AL 6,783 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36353 in?
ZIP code 36353 (Newville) 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 36353?
ZIP code 36353 in Newville, AL has a population of 1,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36353?
The median household income in ZIP 36353 is $66,318, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36353?
The median home value in ZIP 36353 is $121,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36353 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36353?
ZIP code 36353 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 71 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36353?
In ZIP code 36353, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 36353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36353 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36353?
In ZIP code 36353, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36353 is 19.0% 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 Newville, 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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