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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 High-density area
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Excel has 583 residents, placing it in the 21st percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 151 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 36439 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
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. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 36439 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36439?
26.3
Median Age
35.0%
Male
65.0%
Female
8.6%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
82housing units
82
Total Housing Units
49
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
- 36460
Monroeville (36460)
10,738 residents
- 36445
Frisco City (36445)
5,050 residents
- 36475 2,208
Repton (36475)
2,208 residents
- 36439 583
Excel (36439)
583 residents
- 36473 106
Range (36473)
106 residents
- 36454 51
Lenox (36454)
51 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36439 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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