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 Low-density area
- $42,826
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,122. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,700 (47% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marengo County, so 36748 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 36748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36748.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36748?
46.1
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$42,826
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$29,122
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36748 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Linden, 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)
$42,826 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
1,388housing units
1,388
Total Housing Units
1,116
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,700
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 36748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36732
Demopolis (36732)
8,395 residents
- 36748 3,260
Linden (36748)
3,260 residents
- 36782 2,405
Sweet Water (36782)
2,405 residents
- 36754 344
Magnolia (36754)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36748 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36782
Sweet Water (36782)
$51,429 median income
- 36748
Linden (36748)
$42,826 median income
- 36732
Demopolis (36732)
$42,216 median income
- 36754
Magnolia (36754)
$39,583 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36748, 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 (3,260 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 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.
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