PlainZIP

Coffeeville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36524

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

1,232
3/sq mi
$45,962
Median income
$85,600
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coffeeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36524 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coffeeville, Clarke County, Alabama, home to just 1,232 residents across 440.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36524 reports a modest median household income of $45,962 (25% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $55,003. Poverty here runs at 17.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clarke County, letting you compare 36524 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 36524, Coffeeville, 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

1,232

Population

440.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 36524 ranks nationally

Coffeeville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,962 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

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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 61.7%
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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Pop: 9,941
36784 standard
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Pop: 7,754
36451 standard
Grove Hill, AL
Pop: 4,977
36482 standard
Whatley, AL
Pop: 1,090
36751 standard
Lower Peach Tree, AL
Pop: 945
36540 standard
Gainestown, AL
Pop: 691

Related Areas

Clarke County Coffeeville, AL Alabama

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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