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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
$50,517
Median income
$115,400
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,482. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. Median home value sits at $115,400 (35% below the state average), median rent at $764 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Geneva County, so you can benchmark 36477 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36477?

45.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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

$28,482

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36477 ranks nationally

Samson, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,517 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,322

Total Housing Units

1,892

Occupied Units

430

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$115,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36477 vs 36318 →

ZIP 36477 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 36477 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36318 Coffee Springs, AL 1,296 8.2 mi
36453 Kinston, AL 2,198 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geneva County

36375 standard
Slocomb, AL
Pop: 7,390
36344 standard
Hartford, AL
Pop: 5,732
36340 standard
Geneva, AL
Pop: 5,490
36316 standard
Chancellor, AL
Pop: 1,722
36318 standard
Coffee Springs, AL
Pop: 1,296
36314 standard
Black, AL
Pop: 595

Related Areas

Geneva County Samson, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.