PlainZIP

Gallion, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36742

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

2,554
9/sq mi
$31,231
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36742 covers 293.6 square miles in Gallion, Marengo County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,554 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36742 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,231 (49% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,522. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $142,000 (20% below the state average), median rent at $796 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36742, plus 6 more within Marengo 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gallion, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36742.

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 36742, Gallion, 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

2,554

Population

293.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36742?

32.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 47.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$31,231

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$31,522

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36742 ranks nationally

Gallion, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,231 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,132

Total Housing Units

882

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$142,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 36742, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,268,000.

19

Businesses

100

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 36.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%

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 36742 vs 36738 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36738 Faunsdale, AL 952 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marengo County

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Pop: 8,395
36748 standard
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Pop: 3,260
36782 standard
Sweet Water, AL
Pop: 2,405
36736 standard
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Pop: 1,207
36738 standard
Faunsdale, AL
Pop: 952
36783 standard
Thomaston, AL
Pop: 945

Related Areas

Marengo County Gallion, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36742 in? ▼
ZIP code 36742 (Gallion) 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 36742? ▼
ZIP code 36742 in Gallion, AL has a population of 2,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36742 is $31,231, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36742 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36742 is African American at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36742? ▼
ZIP code 36742 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36742 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36742? ▼
In ZIP code 36742, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 36742? ▼
In ZIP code 36742, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36742 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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