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 Moderate-density area
- $32,227
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,199. The poverty rate is 26.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,200 (55% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 57.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 36703 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 36703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selma, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$25,199
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36703 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)
$32,227 5th percentile higher than 5% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,620housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 36701
Selma (36701)
24,268 residents
- 36703
Selma (36703)
13,643 residents
- 36749 1,089
Jones (36749)
1,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36703 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36701
Selma (36701)
$39,815 median income
- 36749
Jones (36749)
$39,167 median income
- 36703
Selma (36703)
$32,227 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36703, 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 (13,643 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 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.
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