ZIP Code 36703
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Selma · Dallas County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,643
- Median income
- $32,227
- Median home value
- $79,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.5%
- Land area
- 312.9 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
▼ 72% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.4
Chicago
ZIP code 36703 in Selma, Alabama has a population of 13,643. The median household income is $32,227, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $79,200, 72% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.9 square miles in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,643 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 36703 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36703 sits at $32,227 (47% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,199. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $79,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 36703 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 36703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36703.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 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 36703, 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
13,643
Population
312.9
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36703?
49.4
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$32,227
Median Household Income
-47% vs state
$25,199
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
5,620
Total Housing Units
4,543
Occupied Units
1,077
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$725
Median Rent
1977
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
+15.3%
YoY Change (2023)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36703 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +19.1% | 127 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 128 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 140 |
| 2022 | -0.7% | 139 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 161 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 36703, employing approximately 1,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,019,000.
126
Businesses
1,895
Employees
$84.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 23.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 18.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 6.3% |
| Information | 6 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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