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Mc Intosh, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36553

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

3,575
13/sq mi
$51,897
Median income
$185,900
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Intosh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36553 covers 286.0 square miles in Mc Intosh, Washington County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,575 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36553 reports a modest median household income of $51,897 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,734. Local economic indicators show a 32.3% poverty rate alongside 11.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $185,900 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $488 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. To put 36553 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Intosh, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36553.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36553, Mc Intosh, 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

3,575

Population

286.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36553?

46.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 21.3%
African American 45.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 29.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
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?

$51,897

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$23,734

Per Capita Income

32.3%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36553 ranks nationally

Mc Intosh, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,897 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,655

Total Housing Units

1,378

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$185,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$488

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 36553, employing approximately 1,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,687,000.

45

Businesses

1,173

Employees

$131.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.6%
Manufacturing 6 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.1%
Finance and insurance 4 8.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.7%

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 36553 vs 36556 →

ZIP 36553 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 36553 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 36553 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 36553 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
36556 Malcolm, AL 308 6.2 mi
36513 Calvert, AL 555 6.2 mi
36585 Wagarville, AL 972 10.2 mi
36560 Mount Vernon, AL 3,690 10.1 mi
36581 Sunflower, AL 224 11.1 mi
36583 Tibbie, AL 639 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

36558 standard
Millry, AL
Pop: 3,854
36518 standard
Chatom, AL
Pop: 2,842
36548 standard
Leroy, AL
Pop: 1,136
36585 standard
Wagarville, AL
Pop: 972
36569 standard
Saint Stephens, AL
Pop: 928
36539 standard
Fruitdale, AL
Pop: 802

Related Areas

Washington County Mc Intosh, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36553 in? ▼
ZIP code 36553 (Mc Intosh) 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 36553? ▼
ZIP code 36553 in Mc Intosh, AL has a population of 3,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36553 is $51,897, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36553 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36553 is African American at 45.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36553? ▼
ZIP code 36553 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36553? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36553 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36553? ▼
In ZIP code 36553, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 36553? ▼
In ZIP code 36553, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36553 is 32.3% 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.