ZIP Code 36701
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Selma · Dallas County · Alabama
- Population
- 24,268
- Median income
- $39,815
- Median home value
- $108,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.0%
- Land area
- 672.2 sq mi
36/sq mi
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 61% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36701 in Selma, Alabama has a population of 24,268. The median household income is $39,815, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $108,200, 61% below the US average. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 672.2 square miles in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The area is home to 24,268 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36701 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36701 sits at $39,815 (35% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,778. The poverty rate stands at 29.1% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $108,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $727 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 36701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,778
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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