PlainZIP

Magnolia, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36754

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

344
3/sq mi
$39,583
Median income
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magnolia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36754 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36754 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magnolia, Marengo County, Alabama, home to just 344 residents across 104.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36754 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,583 (35% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $11,961. Poverty here runs at 41.1%, with unemployment measured at 21.3%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marengo County, letting you compare 36754 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 36754, Magnolia, 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

344

Population

104.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36754?

18.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 5.9%
African American 94.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$39,583

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$11,961

Per Capita Income

41.1%

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36754 ranks nationally

Magnolia, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,583 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 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%

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

What does housing look like?

98

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 36754, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,122,000.

3

Businesses

29

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36754 vs 36736 →

ZIP 36754 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 36754 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 36754 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 36754 ranks #5 of 5 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
36736 Dixons Mills, AL 1,207 7.9 mi
36722 Arlington, AL 472 8.6 mi
36783 Thomaston, AL 945 8.7 mi
36748 Linden, AL 3,260 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marengo County

36732 standard
Demopolis, AL
Pop: 8,395
36748 standard
Linden, AL
Pop: 3,260
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

Related Areas

Marengo County Magnolia, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36754 in? ▼
ZIP code 36754 (Magnolia) 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 36754? ▼
ZIP code 36754 in Magnolia, AL has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36754? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36754 is $39,583, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36754? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36754 is African American at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36754? ▼
ZIP code 36754 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36754? ▼
In ZIP code 36754, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 36754? ▼
In ZIP code 36754, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36754? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36754 is 41.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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