Florala, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36442
Covington County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,555
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,847
- Median income Near-median income area
- $117,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Florala pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36442 covers 530.6 square miles in Florala, Covington County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,555 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36442 reports a modest median household income of $62,847 (3% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,798. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,700 (34% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $747; owner occupancy is 68.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Covington County, so 36442 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 36442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florala, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36442.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 36442, Florala, 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
3,555
Population
530.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36442?
42.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$62,847
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$30,798
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36442 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Florala, 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)
$62,847 Top 39% higher than 61% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,928housing units
1,928
Total Housing Units
1,359
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,700
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$747
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 36442, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,458,000.
53
Businesses
419
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 26.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 36442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36442
Florala (36442)
3,555 residents
- 32567
Laurel Hill (32567)
3,510 residents
- 36455 465
Lockhart (36455)
465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36442 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32567
Laurel Hill (32567)
$76,500 median income
- 36442
Florala (36442)
$62,847 median income
- 36455
Lockhart (36455)
$32,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36442 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 36442, 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 (3,555 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 36442 in?
ZIP code 36442 (Florala) is located in Covington County, Alabama. Covington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/covington-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36442?
ZIP code 36442 in Florala, AL has a population of 3,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36442?
The median household income in ZIP 36442 is $62,847, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36442?
The median home value in ZIP 36442 is $117,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36442 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36442?
ZIP code 36442 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36442 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36442?
In ZIP code 36442, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 36442?
In ZIP code 36442, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36442 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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