PlainZIP

Forkland, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36740

Greene County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,328
7/sq mi
$44,737
Median income
$100,000
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forkland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th 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 36740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forkland, Greene County, Alabama, home to just 1,328 residents across 189.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36740 reports a modest median household income of $44,737 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,256. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $100,000 for a typical home value (44% below the state average), with rent averaging $525 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36740, plus 3 more within Greene County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 36740, Forkland, 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

1,328

Population

189.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36740?

44.1

Median Age

38.9%

Male

61.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.3%
African American 66.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$44,737

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$25,256

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36740 ranks nationally

Forkland, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,737 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

529

Total Housing Units

340

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36740 vs 36776 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36776 Sawyerville, AL 1,489 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

35462 standard
Eutaw, AL
Pop: 5,061
35443 standard
Boligee, AL
Pop: 2,009
35469 standard
Knoxville, AL
Pop: 221

Related Areas

Greene County Forkland, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36740 in? ▼
ZIP code 36740 (Forkland) is located in Greene County, Alabama. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36740? ▼
ZIP code 36740 in Forkland, AL has a population of 1,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36740 is $44,737, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36740 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36740 is African American at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36740? ▼
In ZIP code 36740, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 36740? ▼
In ZIP code 36740, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36740 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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