PlainZIP

Jones, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36749

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

1,089
7/sq mi
$39,167
Median income
$65,600
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36749 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jones, Autauga County, Alabama, home to just 1,089 residents across 160.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36749 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,167 (36% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,778. The poverty rate stands at 32.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.4%. The typical home here is valued at $65,600 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 88.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Autauga County, letting you compare 36749 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 →

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 36749, Jones, 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

1,089

Population

160.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36749?

34.8

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 59.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$39,167

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$24,778

Per Capita Income

32.8%

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36749 ranks nationally

Jones, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,167 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

434

Total Housing Units

324

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$65,600

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36749 vs 36758 →

ZIP 36749 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 36749 ranks #5 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 36749 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 36749 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
36758 Plantersville, AL 1,412 7.7 mi
36703 Selma, AL 13,643 8.2 mi
36003 Autaugaville, AL 1,975 10.2 mi
36006 Billingsley, AL 1,313 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Autauga County

36067 standard
Prattville, AL
Pop: 26,954
36066 standard
Prattville, AL
Pop: 19,089
36091 standard
Verbena, AL
Pop: 3,648
36051 standard
Marbury, AL
Pop: 2,304
36003 standard
Autaugaville, AL
Pop: 1,975
36006 standard
Billingsley, AL
Pop: 1,313

Related Areas

Autauga County Jones, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36749 in? ▼
ZIP code 36749 (Jones) is located in Autauga County, Alabama. Autauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/autauga-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36749? ▼
ZIP code 36749 in Jones, AL has a population of 1,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36749 is $39,167, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36749 is $65,600, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36749 is African American at 59.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36749? ▼
In ZIP code 36749, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% 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 36749? ▼
In ZIP code 36749, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36749 is 32.8% 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.