PlainZIP

Brewton, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36426

Escambia County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,202
13/sq mi
$51,417
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brewton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36426 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, home to 16,202 residents across 1256.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36426 reports a modest median household income of $51,417 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,315. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. The typical home here is valued at $142,000 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $730 monthly, and 77.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 36426's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 36426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brewton, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36426.

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 36426, Brewton, 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

16,202

Population

1256.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36426?

38.2

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 23.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$51,417

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$25,315

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36426 ranks nationally

Brewton, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,417 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,357

Total Housing Units

5,687

Occupied Units

1,670

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$142,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$730

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36426 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 149
2021 +10.5% 164
2022 +5.3% 173
2023 +17.8% 204
2024 +11.3% 227

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 311 business establishments in ZIP 36426, employing approximately 3,929 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,910,000.

311

Businesses

3,929

Employees

$191.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 67 21.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.3%
Finance and insurance 33 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 29 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 25 8.0%
Construction 19 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.8%
Manufacturing 16 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 13 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.5%
Wholesale trade 10 3.2%
Information 6 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Pop: 18,355
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36543 standard
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Pop: 66

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36426 in? ▼
ZIP code 36426 (Brewton) is located in Escambia County, Alabama. Escambia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/escambia-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36426? ▼
ZIP code 36426 in Brewton, AL has a population of 16,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36426 is $51,417, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36426 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36426 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36426? ▼
ZIP code 36426 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 3,929 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36426 are: Retail trade (67), Other services (except public administration) (35), Finance and insurance (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36426 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36426? ▼
In ZIP code 36426, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 36426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36426 is 22.6 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 36426? ▼
In ZIP code 36426, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36426 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.