PlainZIP

Frisco City, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36445

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

5,050
13/sq mi
$39,421
Median income
$102,600
Median home value
6.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Frisco City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36445 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36445 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frisco City, Monroe County, Alabama, home to 5,050 residents across 397.6 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36445 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,421 (35% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,986. Local economic indicators show a 26.3% poverty rate alongside 11.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $102,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. To put 36445 in local context, 3 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36445

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frisco City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36445.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36445, Frisco City, 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

5,050

Population

397.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36445?

40.9

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 31.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$39,421

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$21,986

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36445 ranks nationally

Frisco City, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$39,421 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,365

Total Housing Units

1,822

Occupied Units

543

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$102,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 36445, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,140,000.

39

Businesses

453

Employees

$22.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 15.4%
Construction 3 7.7%

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 36445 vs 36439 →

ZIP 36445 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 36445 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
36439 Excel, AL 583 6.3 mi
36470 Perdue Hill, AL 98 9.0 mi
36460 Monroeville, AL 10,738 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

36460 standard
Monroeville, AL
Pop: 10,738
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
36481 standard
Vredenburgh, AL
Pop: 593

Related Areas

Monroe County Frisco City, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36445 in? ▼
ZIP code 36445 (Frisco City) 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 36445? ▼
ZIP code 36445 in Frisco City, AL has a population of 5,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36445? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36445 is $39,421, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36445? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36445 is $102,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36445? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36445 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36445? ▼
ZIP code 36445 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36445? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36445 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36445? ▼
In ZIP code 36445, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% 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 36445? ▼
In ZIP code 36445, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36445? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36445 is 26.3% 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.