Samson, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36477
Geneva County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,946
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,517
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Samson 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
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36477 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36477 covers 437.7 square miles in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,946 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36477 reports a modest median household income of $50,517 (17% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,482. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.8%; 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), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geneva County, so 36477 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 36477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Samson, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36477.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
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 36477, Samson, 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
4,946
Population
437.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36477?
45.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$50,517
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,482
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36477 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Samson, 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)
$50,517 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
2,322housing units
2,322
Total Housing Units
1,892
Occupied Units
430
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$764
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 36477, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,260,000.
66
Businesses
377
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 21.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 36477 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36477
Samson (36477)
4,946 residents
- 36453
Kinston (36453)
2,198 residents
- 36318 1,296
Coffee Springs (36318)
1,296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36477 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36453
Kinston (36453)
$54,485 median income
- 36477
Samson (36477)
$50,517 median income
- 36318
Coffee Springs (36318)
$49,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36477 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 36477, 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 (4,946 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 36477 in?
ZIP code 36477 (Samson) is located in Geneva County, Alabama. Geneva County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geneva-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36477?
ZIP code 36477 in Samson, AL has a population of 4,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36477?
The median household income in ZIP 36477 is $50,517, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36477?
The median home value in ZIP 36477 is $115,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36477 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36477?
ZIP code 36477 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36477 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36477?
In ZIP code 36477, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 36477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36477 is 29.7 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 36477?
In ZIP code 36477, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36477 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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