PlainZIP

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
$30,518
Median income
$136,100
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,790. 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $136,100 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $669 monthly, and 65.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 36744 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Hale County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36744?

44.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.0%
African American 63.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$30,518

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$25,790

Per Capita Income

35.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36744 ranks nationally

Greensboro, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,518 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,439

Total Housing Units

2,547

Occupied Units

892

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$136,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36744 vs 36765 →

ZIP 36744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36765 Newbern, AL 1,294 9.1 mi
36776 Sawyerville, AL 1,489 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hale County

35474 standard
Moundville, AL
Pop: 6,180
36776 standard
Sawyerville, AL
Pop: 1,489
36765 standard
Newbern, AL
Pop: 1,294
35441 standard
Akron, AL
Pop: 1,060

Related Areas

Hale County Greensboro, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.