PlainZIP

Marion Junction, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36759

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

1,501
3/sq mi
$30,441
Median income
$61,200
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36759 covers 500.3 square miles in Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,501 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36759 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,441 (50% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,138. Local economic indicators show a 28.9% poverty rate alongside 18.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $61,200 (65% below the state average), median rent at $793 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 36759, Marion Junction, 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

1,501

Population

500.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36759?

52.3

Median Age

37.8%

Male

62.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.5%
African American 69.5%
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 2.1%

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?

$30,441

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$25,138

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

18.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36759 ranks nationally

Marion Junction, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,441 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

820

Total Housing Units

612

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$61,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$793

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 36759, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$628K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Related Areas

Dallas County Marion Junction, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36759 in? ▼
ZIP code 36759 (Marion Junction) is located in Dallas County, Alabama. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36759? ▼
ZIP code 36759 in Marion Junction, AL has a population of 1,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36759 is $30,441, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36759 is $61,200, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36759 is African American at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36759? ▼
ZIP code 36759 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36759? ▼
In ZIP code 36759, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 36759? ▼
In ZIP code 36759, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36759 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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