ZIP Code 36759

ZIP code 36759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 500.3 square miles in Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,501 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 36759 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36759 sits at $30,441 (50% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,138. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 18.1%. On housing, the median home value is $61,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36759 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →