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ZIP Code 36439

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

583
151/sq mi
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 36439 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Excel, Monroe County, Alabama, home to just 583 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 36439, but per-capita income is $31,084. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $940 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.3, and the average commute is 52 minutes. To put 36439 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe 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 36439, Excel, 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

583

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

151

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36439?

26.3

Median Age

35.0%

Male

65.0%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 20.7%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.7%
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?

$31,084

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

51.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

49

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$940

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 36439, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,131,000.

10

Businesses

54

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 40.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36439 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 36439 ranks #4 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
36445 Frisco City, AL 5,050 6.3 mi
36460 Monroeville, AL 10,738 7.0 mi
36475 Repton, AL 2,208 7.5 mi
36454 Lenox, AL 51 10.4 mi
36473 Range, AL 106 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

36460 standard
Monroeville, AL
Pop: 10,738
36445 standard
Frisco City, AL
Pop: 5,050
36480 standard
Uriah, AL
Pop: 1,773
36471 standard
Peterman, AL
Pop: 1,257
36425 standard
Beatrice, AL
Pop: 1,008
36444 standard
Franklin, AL
Pop: 702

Related Areas

Monroe County Excel, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36439 in? ▼
ZIP code 36439 (Excel) is located in Monroe County, Alabama. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36439? ▼
ZIP code 36439 in Excel, AL has a population of 583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36439 is White at 45.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36439? ▼
ZIP code 36439 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36439? ▼
In ZIP code 36439, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 36439? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36439 is 51.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36439? ▼
In ZIP code 36439, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36439 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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