PlainZIP

Leroy, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36548

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

1,136
13/sq mi
$78,676
Median income
$202,700
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leroy pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36548 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leroy, Washington County, Alabama, home to just 1,136 residents across 89.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36548 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,676 (29% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,382. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $202,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 36548 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 36548, Leroy, 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

1,136

Population

89.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36548?

40.1

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 21.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$78,676

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$31,382

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36548 ranks nationally

Leroy, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,676 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

507

Total Housing Units

398

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$202,700

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 36548, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,882,000.

15

Businesses

209

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%

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 36548 vs 36545 →

ZIP 36548 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 36548 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36548 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 36548 ranks #2 of 4 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
36545 Jackson, AL 9,941 5.7 mi
36581 Sunflower, AL 224 7.9 mi
36569 Saint Stephens, AL 928 7.9 mi
36585 Wagarville, AL 972 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

36558 standard
Millry, AL
Pop: 3,854
36553 standard
Mc Intosh, AL
Pop: 3,575
36518 standard
Chatom, AL
Pop: 2,842
36585 standard
Wagarville, AL
Pop: 972
36569 standard
Saint Stephens, AL
Pop: 928
36539 standard
Fruitdale, AL
Pop: 802

Related Areas

Washington County Leroy, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36548 in? ▼
ZIP code 36548 (Leroy) is located in Washington County, Alabama. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36548? ▼
ZIP code 36548 in Leroy, AL has a population of 1,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36548? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36548 is $78,676, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36548? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36548 is $202,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36548? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36548 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36548? ▼
ZIP code 36548 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36548? ▼
In ZIP code 36548, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 36548? ▼
In ZIP code 36548, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36548? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36548 is 8.3% 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.