Camden, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36726
Wilcox County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,814
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36726 covers 678.0 square miles in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,814 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36726 reports a modest median household income of $46,030 (24% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,147. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,300 (26% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $956; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilcox County, so 36726 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 36726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36726.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 36726, Camden, 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
4,814
Population
678.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36726?
45.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.7%
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?
$46,030
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,147
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36726 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$46,030 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,395housing units
2,395
Total Housing Units
1,815
Occupied Units
580
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,300
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$956
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 36726, employing approximately 874 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,501,000.
113
Businesses
874
Employees
$34.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 23.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
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 36726 vs 36723 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36723 | Boykin, AL | 230 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36726, 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 (4,814 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 36726 in?
ZIP code 36726 (Camden) 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 36726?
ZIP code 36726 in Camden, AL has a population of 4,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36726?
The median household income in ZIP 36726 is $46,030, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36726?
The median home value in ZIP 36726 is $130,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36726 is African American at 59.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36726?
ZIP code 36726 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36726 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36726?
In ZIP code 36726, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36726 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36726?
In ZIP code 36726, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36726 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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