Andalusia, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36420
Covington County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,673
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,347
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Andalusia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36420 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 36420 (Andalusia, AL) rose +23.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 36420 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, home to 10,673 residents across 688.6 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36420 reports a modest median household income of $49,347 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,016. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $167,800 (5% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $699; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Covington County, so 36420 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 36420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Andalusia, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Finance and insurance 33
Finance and insurance
33 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 36420, Andalusia, 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
10,673
Population
688.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36420?
41.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$49,347
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$29,016
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36420 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Andalusia, 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)
$49,347 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,028housing units
5,028
Total Housing Units
3,951
Occupied Units
1,077
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,800
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$699
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 427 business establishments in ZIP 36420, employing approximately 5,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,308,000.
427
Businesses
5,788
Employees
$266.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 100 | 23.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.1% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.6% |
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 36420 vs 36421 →
ZIP 36420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36420
Andalusia (36420)
10,673 residents
- 36421
Andalusia (36421)
9,241 residents
- 36483 536
Wing (36483)
536 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36421
Andalusia (36421)
$65,801 median income
- 36483
Wing (36483)
$53,571 median income
- 36420
Andalusia (36420)
$49,347 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36420 ranks #3 of 3 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 36420, 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 (10,673 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 36420 in?
ZIP code 36420 (Andalusia) is located in Covington County, Alabama. Covington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/covington-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36420?
ZIP code 36420 in Andalusia, AL has a population of 10,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36420?
The median household income in ZIP 36420 is $49,347, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36420?
The median home value in ZIP 36420 is $167,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36420 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36420?
ZIP code 36420 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 5,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36420 are: Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (55), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36420?
In ZIP code 36420, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 36420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36420 is 20.4 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 36420?
In ZIP code 36420, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36420 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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