PlainZIP

Linden, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36748

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

3,260
8/sq mi
$42,826
Median income
$93,700
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36748 covers 397.6 square miles in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,260 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36748 reports a modest median household income of $42,826 (30% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,122. Poverty here runs at 20.8%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $93,700 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $764 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marengo County, letting you compare 36748 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 36748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36748.

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 36748, Linden, 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

3,260

Population

397.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36748?

46.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 47.0%
African American 50.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$42,826

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$29,122

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36748 ranks nationally

Linden, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,826 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,388

Total Housing Units

1,116

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$93,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$764

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 36748, employing approximately 388 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,424,000.

55

Businesses

388

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 30.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 16.4%
Construction 6 10.9%
Finance and insurance 5 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.3%
Manufacturing 3 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.5%

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 36748 vs 36754 →

ZIP 36748 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 36748 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36748 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 36748 ranks #2 of 4 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
36754 Magnolia, AL 344 9.7 mi
36732 Demopolis, AL 8,395 12.7 mi
36782 Sweet Water, AL 2,405 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marengo County

36732 standard
Demopolis, AL
Pop: 8,395
36742 standard
Gallion, AL
Pop: 2,554
36782 standard
Sweet Water, AL
Pop: 2,405
36736 standard
Dixons Mills, AL
Pop: 1,207
36738 standard
Faunsdale, AL
Pop: 952
36783 standard
Thomaston, AL
Pop: 945

Related Areas

Marengo County Linden, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36748 in? ▼
ZIP code 36748 (Linden) 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 36748? ▼
ZIP code 36748 in Linden, AL has a population of 3,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36748 is $42,826, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36748 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36748 is African American at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36748? ▼
ZIP code 36748 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36748 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36748? ▼
In ZIP code 36748, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 36748? ▼
In ZIP code 36748, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36748 is 20.8% 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.