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 Low-density area
- $51,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36426 (Brewton, AL) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.8 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,315. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,000 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $730; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 36426.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36426?
38.2
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$51,417
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,315
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36426 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Brewton, 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)
$51,417 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
7,357housing units
7,357
Total Housing Units
5,687
Occupied Units
1,670
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36426, 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 (16,202 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 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.
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