Demopolis, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36732
Marengo County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,395
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,216
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Demopolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36732 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36732 (Demopolis, AL) rose +21.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.0 in 2023 to 210.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36732 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama, home to 8,395 residents across 331.8 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36732 reports a modest median household income of $42,216 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,701. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $166,800 (6% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $692; 60.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marengo County, so 36732 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 36732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Demopolis, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36732.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance 23
Finance and insurance
23 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 36732, Demopolis, 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
8,395
Population
331.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36732?
45.4
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$42,216
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$33,701
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36732 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Demopolis, 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)
$42,216 17th percentile higher than 17% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,383housing units
4,383
Total Housing Units
3,786
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$692
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
+21.6%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36732 have increased 21.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 154 |
| 2021 | +3.5% | 160 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 179 |
| 2023 | -3.4% | 173 |
| 2024 | +21.6% | 210 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 316 business establishments in ZIP 36732, employing approximately 5,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,526,000.
316
Businesses
5,220
Employees
$247.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Information | 11 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.3% |
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 36732 vs 36748 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36748 | Linden, AL | 3,260 | 12.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36732, 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 (8,395 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 36732 in?
ZIP code 36732 (Demopolis) is located in Marengo County, Alabama. Marengo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marengo-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36732?
ZIP code 36732 in Demopolis, AL has a population of 8,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36732?
The median household income in ZIP 36732 is $42,216, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36732?
The median home value in ZIP 36732 is $166,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36732 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36732?
ZIP code 36732 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 5,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36732 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36732?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36732 increased by 21.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 36732?
In ZIP code 36732, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 36732?
In ZIP code 36732, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36732 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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