ZIP Code 36736

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Dixons Mills · Marengo County · Alabama

Population
1,207

11/sq mi

Median income
$55,759

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,300

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.2%

Median age 31.3

Land area
106.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 36736 in Dixons Mills, Alabama has a population of 1,207. The median household income is $55,759, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $109,300, 61% below the US average. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.8 square miles in Dixons Mills, Marengo County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,207 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 36736 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36736 sits at $55,759 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $20,800. The poverty rate stands at 32.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $109,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marengo County, so you can benchmark 36736 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 36736, Dixons Mills, 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

1,207

Population

106.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36736?

31.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 25.4%
African American 69.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
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?

$55,759

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$20,800

Per Capita Income

32.8%

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 28.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

772

Total Housing Units

531

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$109,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 36736, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $853,000.

9

Businesses

26

Employees

$853K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%

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 36736 vs 36784 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36784 Thomasville, AL 7,754 8.4 mi
36754 Magnolia, AL 344 7.9 mi
36782 Sweet Water, AL 2,405 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36736 in?
ZIP code 36736 (Dixons Mills) 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 36736?
ZIP code 36736 in Dixons Mills, AL has a population of 1,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36736?
The median household income in ZIP 36736 is $55,759, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36736?
The median home value in ZIP 36736 is $109,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36736 is African American at 69.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36736?
ZIP code 36736 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36736?
In ZIP code 36736, 28.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 36736?
In ZIP code 36736, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36736 is 32.8% 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 Dixons Mills, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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