Andalusia, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36421
Covington County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,241
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,801
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Andalusia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36421 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 36421 (Andalusia, AL) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 36421 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, home to 9,241 residents across 537.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36421 reports a modest median household income of $65,801 (8% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,410. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,900 (4% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $794; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Covington County, so 36421 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 36421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Andalusia, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36421.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 36421, 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
9,241
Population
537.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36421?
42.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$65,801
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$32,410
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36421 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)
$65,801 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
4,794housing units
4,794
Total Housing Units
3,856
Occupied Units
938
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 161 business establishments in ZIP 36421, employing approximately 1,442 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,231,000.
161
Businesses
1,442
Employees
$70.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 3.7% |
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 36421 vs 36476 →
ZIP 36421 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
- 36474 2,926
Red Level (36474)
2,926 residents
- 36038 57
Gantt (36038)
57 residents
- 36476 51
River Falls (36476)
51 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36421 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36421 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
- 36038
Gantt (36038)
$53,250 median income
- 36420
Andalusia (36420)
$49,347 median income
- 36474
Red Level (36474)
$44,141 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36421 ranks the highest of 4 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 36421, 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 (9,241 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 36421 in?
ZIP code 36421 (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 36421?
ZIP code 36421 in Andalusia, AL has a population of 9,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36421?
The median household income in ZIP 36421 is $65,801, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36421?
The median home value in ZIP 36421 is $170,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36421 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36421?
ZIP code 36421 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36421 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36421?
In ZIP code 36421, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 36421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36421 is 25.8 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 36421?
In ZIP code 36421, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36421 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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