Greensboro, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36744
Hale County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,419
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $30,518
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, home to 7,419 residents across 593.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36744 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,518 (50% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,790. The poverty rate is 35.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,100 (23% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $669; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hale County, so 36744 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36744.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36744, Greensboro, 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
7,419
Population
593.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36744?
44.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$30,518
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$25,790
Per Capita Income
35.7%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36744 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Greensboro, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$30,518 4th percentile higher than 4% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,439housing units
3,439
Total Housing Units
2,547
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$669
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 36744, employing approximately 850 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,468,000.
98
Businesses
850
Employees
$33.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 26.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36744
Greensboro (36744)
7,419 residents
- 36776 1,489
Sawyerville (36776)
1,489 residents
- 36765 1,294
Newbern (36765)
1,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36765
Newbern (36765)
$51,875 median income
- 36744
Greensboro (36744)
$30,518 median income
- 36776 $16,765
Sawyerville (36776)
$16,765 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36744 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36744, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,419 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36744 in?
ZIP code 36744 (Greensboro) is located in Hale County, Alabama. Hale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36744?
ZIP code 36744 in Greensboro, AL has a population of 7,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36744?
The median household income in ZIP 36744 is $30,518, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36744?
The median home value in ZIP 36744 is $136,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36744 is African American at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36744?
ZIP code 36744 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36744 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (10), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36744?
In ZIP code 36744, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36744 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36744?
In ZIP code 36744, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36744 is 35.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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