ZIP Code 36482

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Whatley · Clarke County · Alabama

Population
1,090

3/sq mi

Median income
$69,671

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$103,800

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.9%

Median age 55.1

Land area
320.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 36482 in Whatley, Alabama has a population of 1,090. The median household income is $69,671, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $103,800, 63% below the US average. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36482 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 320.6 square miles in Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,090 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36482 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36482 sits at $69,671 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $89,084. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $103,800 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 36482 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36482, Whatley, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,090

Population

320.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36482?

55.1

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 35.3%
African American 58.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$69,671

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$89,084

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

520

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$103,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 36482, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,123,000.

7

Businesses

31

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 57.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
36470 Perdue Hill, AL 98 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36482 in?
ZIP code 36482 (Whatley) 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 36482?
ZIP code 36482 in Whatley, AL has a population of 1,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36482?
The median household income in ZIP 36482 is $69,671, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36482?
The median home value in ZIP 36482 is $103,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36482 is African American at 58.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36482?
ZIP code 36482 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36482?
In ZIP code 36482, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 36482?
In ZIP code 36482, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36482 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Whatley, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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