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 Moderate-density area
- $39,815
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36701 (Selma, AL) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 148.4 in 2023 to 164.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,778. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,200 (39% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $727; owner occupancy is 63.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 36701 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 36701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selma, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 38
Accommodation and food services
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36701?
37.7
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.6%
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?
$39,815
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$24,778
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36701 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Selma, 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)
$39,815 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
10,492housing units
10,492
Total Housing Units
9,112
Occupied Units
1,380
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36701, 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 (24,268 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 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.
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