Grove Hill, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36451
Clarke County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,977
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grove Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36451 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36451 (Grove Hill, AL) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 36451 covers 497.7 square miles in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,977 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36451 reports a modest median household income of $54,417 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,682. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $152,400 (14% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $820; 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 36451 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 36451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grove Hill, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36451.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 36451, Grove Hill, 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
4,977
Population
497.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36451?
47.5
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
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?
$54,417
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,682
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36451 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Grove Hill, 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)
$54,417 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
2,401housing units
2,401
Total Housing Units
1,945
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 36451, employing approximately 787 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,078,000.
114
Businesses
787
Employees
$32.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
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 36451 vs 36446 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36446 | Fulton, AL | 490 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36451, 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 (4,977 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 36451 in?
ZIP code 36451 (Grove Hill) 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 36451?
ZIP code 36451 in Grove Hill, AL has a population of 4,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36451?
The median household income in ZIP 36451 is $54,417, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36451?
The median home value in ZIP 36451 is $152,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36451 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36451?
ZIP code 36451 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36451 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36451?
In ZIP code 36451, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 36451?
In ZIP code 36451, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36451 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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