PlainZIP

Dickinson, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36436

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

531
6/sq mi
$136,400
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dickinson pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36436 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36436 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dickinson, Clarke County, Alabama, home to just 531 residents across 85.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 36436, but per-capita income is $31,774. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $136,400 (23% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. To put 36436 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clarke County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 36436, Dickinson, 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

531

Population

85.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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 36436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36436 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

36545 standard
Jackson, AL
Pop: 9,941
36784 standard
Thomasville, AL
Pop: 7,754
36451 standard
Grove Hill, AL
Pop: 4,977
36524 standard
Coffeeville, AL
Pop: 1,232
36482 standard
Whatley, AL
Pop: 1,090
36751 standard
Lower Peach Tree, AL
Pop: 945

Related Areas

Clarke County Dickinson, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.