ZIP Code 36720

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Alberta · Wilcox County · Alabama

Population
784

6/sq mi

Median income
$17,917

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$53,900

▼ 81% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.7%

Median age 40.7

Land area
128.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36720 in Alberta, Alabama has a population of 784. The median household income is $17,917, which is 77% below the national average. Median home value is $53,900, 81% below the US average. 0.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.5 square miles in Alberta, Wilcox County, Alabama. The area is home to 784 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36720 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36720 sits at $17,917 (71% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,533. The poverty rate stands at 30.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $53,900 (70% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wilcox County, so you can benchmark 36720 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 →

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 36720, Alberta, 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

784

Population

128.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36720?

40.7

Median Age

35.9%

Male

64.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 3.0%
African American 97.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$17,917

Median Household Income

-71% vs state

$22,533

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

306

Total Housing Units

220

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$53,900

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36720 vs 36773 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36773 Safford, AL 512 7.1 mi
36728 Catherine, AL 461 7.8 mi
36723 Boykin, AL 230 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36720 in?
ZIP code 36720 (Alberta) is located in Wilcox County, Alabama. Wilcox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilcox-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36720?
ZIP code 36720 in Alberta, AL has a population of 784 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36720?
The median household income in ZIP 36720 is $17,917, which is 77% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36720?
The median home value in ZIP 36720 is $53,900, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36720 is African American at 97.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36720?
In ZIP code 36720, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.7% 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 36720?
In ZIP code 36720, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36720 is 30.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Alberta, AL

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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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