PlainZIP

Minter, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36761

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

1,161
2/sq mi
$26,743
Median income
$33,900
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36761 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minter, Dallas County, Alabama, home to just 1,161 residents across 682.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36761 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,743 (56% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,971. Poverty here runs at 45.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $33,900 (81% below the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 36761 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 36761, Minter, 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

1,161

Population

682.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36761?

53.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.2%
African American 73.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$26,743

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$19,971

Per Capita Income

45.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36761 ranks nationally

Minter, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,743 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

547

Total Housing Units

439

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$33,900

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 36761, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,414,000.

7

Businesses

87

Employees

$3.4M

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 36761 vs 36775 →

ZIP 36761 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 36761 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36775 Sardis, AL 800 10.3 mi
36766 Oak Hill, AL 25 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

36701 standard
Selma, AL
Pop: 24,268
36703 standard
Selma, AL
Pop: 13,643
36767 standard
Orrville, AL
Pop: 2,012
36759 standard
Marion Junction, AL
Pop: 1,501
36758 standard
Plantersville, AL
Pop: 1,412
36775 standard
Sardis, AL
Pop: 800

Related Areas

Dallas County Minter, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36761 in? ▼
ZIP code 36761 (Minter) 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 36761? ▼
ZIP code 36761 in Minter, AL has a population of 1,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36761 is $26,743, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36761 is $33,900, which is 88% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36761 is African American at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36761? ▼
ZIP code 36761 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36761? ▼
In ZIP code 36761, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 36761? ▼
In ZIP code 36761, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36761 is 45.8% 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.