ZIP Code 36524

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Source:

Coffeeville · Clarke County · Alabama

Population
1,232

3/sq mi

Median income
$45,962

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,600

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.0%

Median age 49.5

Land area
440.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 36524 in Coffeeville, Alabama has a population of 1,232. The median household income is $45,962, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $85,600, 69% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 440.0 square miles in Coffeeville, Clarke County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,232 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 36524 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36524 sits at $45,962 (25% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $55,003. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 17.6%. On housing, the median home value is $85,600 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, 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 36524 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 36524, Coffeeville, 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

1,232

Population

440.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36524?

49.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.6%
African American 32.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
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?

$45,962

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$55,003

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

17.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

755

Total Housing Units

408

Occupied Units

347

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$85,600

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$646

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 36524, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,926,000.

8

Businesses

80

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 50.0%

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 36524 vs 36727 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36727 Campbell, AL 61 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36524 in?
ZIP code 36524 (Coffeeville) 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 36524?
ZIP code 36524 in Coffeeville, AL has a population of 1,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36524?
The median household income in ZIP 36524 is $45,962, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36524?
The median home value in ZIP 36524 is $85,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36524 is White at 65.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36524?
ZIP code 36524 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36524?
In ZIP code 36524, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 36524?
In ZIP code 36524, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36524 is 17.1% 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 Coffeeville, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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