Flomaton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36441
Escambia County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,576
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,349
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flomaton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36441 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36441 covers 152.2 square miles in Flomaton, Escambia County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,576 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36441 reports a modest median household income of $50,349 (17% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,181. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,100 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $832; owner occupancy is 74.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Escambia County, so 36441 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36441
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flomaton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36441.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 36441, Flomaton, 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
3,576
Population
152.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36441?
33.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$50,349
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,181
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36441 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Flomaton, 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)
$50,349 35th percentile higher than 35% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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
1,825housing units
1,825
Total Housing Units
1,230
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 36441, employing approximately 698 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,460,000.
63
Businesses
698
Employees
$41.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.9% |
| Information | 3 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 36441 vs 32535 →
ZIP 36441 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32535
Century (32535)
6,326 residents
- 32565
Jay (32565)
5,719 residents
- 36441
Flomaton (36441)
3,576 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36441 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32565
Jay (32565)
$84,432 median income
- 36441
Flomaton (36441)
$50,349 median income
- 32535
Century (32535)
$38,618 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36441 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36441, 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 (3,576 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 36441 in?
ZIP code 36441 (Flomaton) 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 36441?
ZIP code 36441 in Flomaton, AL has a population of 3,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36441?
The median household income in ZIP 36441 is $50,349, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36441?
The median home value in ZIP 36441 is $138,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36441?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36441 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36441?
ZIP code 36441 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36441?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36441 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36441?
In ZIP code 36441, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 36441?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36441 is 28.3 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 36441?
In ZIP code 36441, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36441?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36441 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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