PlainZIP

Whatley, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36482

Clarke County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,090
3/sq mi
$69,671
Median income
$103,800
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whatley pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36482 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36482 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama, home to just 1,090 residents across 320.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36482 reports a modest median household income of $69,671 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $89,084. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 →

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 36482, Whatley, 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

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

How ZIP 36482 ranks nationally

Whatley, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,671 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36482 vs 36470 →

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

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Pop: 4,977
36524 standard
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Pop: 1,232
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Pop: 691

Related Areas

Clarke County Whatley, AL Alabama

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.

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