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Selma, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36703

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

13,643
44/sq mi
$32,227
Median income
$79,200
Median home value
10.5%
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, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, home to 13,643 residents across 312.9 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36703 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. To put 36703 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dallas County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selma, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36703.

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 36703, 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

13,643

Population

312.9

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36703?

49.4

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 27.9%
African American 66.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

How ZIP 36703 ranks nationally

Selma, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,227 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36703 vs 36749 →

ZIP 36703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36703 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36703 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36749 Jones, AL 1,089 8.2 mi
36701 Selma, AL 24,268 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

36701 standard
Selma, AL
Pop: 24,268
36767 standard
Orrville, AL
Pop: 2,012
36759 standard
Marion Junction, AL
Pop: 1,501
36758 standard
Plantersville, AL
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 36703 in? ▼
ZIP code 36703 (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 36703? ▼
ZIP code 36703 in Selma, AL has a population of 13,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36703 is $32,227, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36703 is $79,200, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36703 is African American at 66.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36703? ▼
ZIP code 36703 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36703 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (23), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36703 increased by 15.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 36703? ▼
In ZIP code 36703, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 36703? ▼
In ZIP code 36703, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36703 is 26.6% 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.