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Selma, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36701

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

24,268
36/sq mi
$39,815
Median income
$108,200
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, with 24,268 residents across 672.2 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36701 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,815 (35% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,778. Poverty here runs at 29.1%, with unemployment measured at 11.4%. The typical home here is valued at $108,200 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $727 monthly, and 63.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36701, plus 6 more within Dallas County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selma, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36701.

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 36701, Selma, 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

24,268

Population

672.2

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36701?

37.7

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 27.4%
African American 70.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$39,815

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$24,778

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36701 ranks nationally

Selma, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,815 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,492

Total Housing Units

9,112

Occupied Units

1,380

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$108,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$727

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36701 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 121
2021 +6.2% 129
2022 +11.0% 143
2023 +3.9% 148
2024 +10.5% 164

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 457 business establishments in ZIP 36701, employing approximately 6,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,602,000.

457

Businesses

6,113

Employees

$237.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 65 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 52 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.3%
Finance and insurance 29 6.3%
Construction 28 6.1%
Manufacturing 24 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.3%
Wholesale trade 14 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.8%
Information 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 36701 vs 36703 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36703 Selma, AL 13,643 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Pop: 13,643
36767 standard
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Pop: 2,012
36759 standard
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Pop: 1,501
36758 standard
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Pop: 1,412
36761 standard
Minter, AL
Pop: 1,161
36775 standard
Sardis, AL
Pop: 800

Related Areas

Dallas County Selma, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36701 in? ▼
ZIP code 36701 (Selma) is located in Dallas County, Alabama. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36701? ▼
ZIP code 36701 in Selma, AL has a population of 24,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36701 is $39,815, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36701 is $108,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36701 is African American at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36701? ▼
ZIP code 36701 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 6,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36701 are: Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36701 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36701? ▼
In ZIP code 36701, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36701 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36701? ▼
In ZIP code 36701, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36701 is 29.1% 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.