ZIP Code 36732
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Demopolis · Marengo County · Alabama
- Population
- 8,395
- Median income
- $42,216
- Median home value
- $166,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.9%
- Land area
- 331.8 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
Chicago
ZIP code 36732 in Demopolis, Alabama has a population of 8,395. The median household income is $42,216, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $166,800, 40% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.8 square miles in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,395 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 36732 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36732 sits at $42,216 (31% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,701. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $166,800 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marengo County, so you can benchmark 36732 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,701
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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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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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