ZIP Code 36436

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Source:

Dickinson · Clarke County · Alabama

Population
531

6/sq mi

Median home value
$136,400

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 38.4

Land area
85.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36436 in Dickinson, Alabama has a population of 531. Median home value is $136,400, 51% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.6 square miles in Dickinson, Clarke County, Alabama. The area is home to 531 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36436 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36436 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,774. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $136,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 36436 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 36436, Dickinson, 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

531

Population

85.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36436?

38.4

Median Age

36.7%

Male

63.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,774

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

303

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$136,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 36436, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$418K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36436 vs 36446 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36446 Fulton, AL 490 4.2 mi
36751 Lower Peach Tree, AL 945 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36436 in?
ZIP code 36436 (Dickinson) is located in Clarke County, Alabama. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36436?
ZIP code 36436 in Dickinson, AL has a population of 531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36436?
The median home value in ZIP 36436 is $136,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36436 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36436?
ZIP code 36436 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36436?
In ZIP code 36436, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36436?
In ZIP code 36436, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36436 is 8.3% 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 Dickinson, 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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