Fulton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36446
Clarke County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 490
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,571
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fulton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36446 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36446 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fulton, Clarke County, Alabama, home to just 490 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36446 reports a modest median household income of $58,571 (4% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,073. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,400 (35% below the average Alabama ZIP); owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 36446 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 36446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fulton, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36446.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 36446, Fulton, 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
490
Population
11.7
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36446?
32.2
Median Age
61.2%
Male
38.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$58,571
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$22,073
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36446 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fulton, 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)
$58,571 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
195housing units
195
Total Housing Units
146
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 36446, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,745,000.
14
Businesses
560
Employees
$38.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 21.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
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 36446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36784
Thomasville (36784)
7,754 residents
- 36451
Grove Hill (36451)
4,977 residents
- 36436 531
Dickinson (36436)
531 residents
- 36446 490
Fulton (36446)
490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36446 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36446
Fulton (36446)
$58,571 median income
- 36451
Grove Hill (36451)
$54,417 median income
- 36784
Thomasville (36784)
$48,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36446 ranks the highest 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 36446, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 36446 in?
ZIP code 36446 (Fulton) is located in Clarke County, Alabama. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36446?
ZIP code 36446 in Fulton, AL has a population of 490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36446?
The median household income in ZIP 36446 is $58,571, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36446?
The median home value in ZIP 36446 is $115,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36446 is White at 63.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36446?
ZIP code 36446 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36446 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36446?
In ZIP code 36446, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 36446?
In ZIP code 36446, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36446 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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