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 Low-density area
- $51,897
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,734. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.3%. Median home value is $185,900 (5% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $488; 83.7% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 36553 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 36553?
46.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,734
Per Capita Income
32.3%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36553 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mc Intosh, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,897 41st percentile higher than 41% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,655housing units
1,655
Total Housing Units
1,378
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 36553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36560
Mount Vernon (36560)
3,690 residents
- 36553
Mc Intosh (36553)
3,575 residents
- 36585 972
Wagarville (36585)
972 residents
- 36583 639
Tibbie (36583)
639 residents
- 36513 555
Calvert (36513)
555 residents
- 36556 308
Malcolm (36556)
308 residents
- 36581 224
Sunflower (36581)
224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36553 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36585
Wagarville (36585)
$106,607 median income
- 36553
Mc Intosh (36553)
$51,897 median income
- 36583
Tibbie (36583)
$48,438 median income
- 36560
Mount Vernon (36560)
$43,426 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36553, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,575 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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