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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
$42,216
Median income
$166,800
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
33th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,701. Poverty here runs at 22.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $166,800 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $692 monthly, and 60.1% of units 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 -. To put 36732 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marengo 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 36732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Demopolis, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36732.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36732?

45.4

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 45.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$33,701

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36732 ranks nationally

Demopolis, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,216 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,383

Total Housing Units

3,786

Occupied Units

597

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$166,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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

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36736 standard
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Related Areas

Marengo County Demopolis, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.