PlainZIP

Marion, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36756

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

6,165
6/sq mi
$38,527
Median income
$92,300
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marion 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
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Perry County, Alabama, home to 6,165 residents across 1081.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36756 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,527 (37% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $17,772. The poverty rate stands at 30.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $92,300 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $625 monthly, and 77.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36756 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 36756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36756.

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 36756, Marion, 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

6,165

Population

1081.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36756?

40.8

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 35.3%
African American 64.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$38,527

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$17,772

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36756 ranks nationally

Marion, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,527 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,265

Total Housing Units

2,075

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$92,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 36756, employing approximately 864 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,394,000.

80

Businesses

864

Employees

$32.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.0%
Construction 7 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.5%
Finance and insurance 4 5.0%
Educational services 4 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36756 in? ▼
ZIP code 36756 (Marion) is located in Perry County, Alabama. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36756? ▼
ZIP code 36756 in Marion, AL has a population of 6,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36756 is $38,527, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36756 is $92,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36756 is African American at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36756? ▼
ZIP code 36756 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36756 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36756? ▼
In ZIP code 36756, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 36756? ▼
In ZIP code 36756, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36756 is 30.3% 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.