ZIP Code 36749

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Jones · Autauga County · Alabama

Population
1,089

7/sq mi

Median income
$39,167

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,600

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.7%

Median age 34.8

Land area
160.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 36749 in Jones, Alabama has a population of 1,089. The median household income is $39,167, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $65,600, 76% below the US average. 6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 160.1 square miles in Jones, Autauga County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,089 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36749 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36749 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $65,600 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Autauga County, so you can benchmark 36749 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Jones, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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