PlainZIP

Newbern, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36765

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

1,294
7/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$87,300
Median home value
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36765 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newbern, Hale County, Alabama, home to just 1,294 residents across 190.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36765 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,984. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 18.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $87,300 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 94.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Hale County, letting you compare 36765 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 36765, Newbern, 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

1,294

Population

190.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36765?

65.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 16.2%
African American 83.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$51,875

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$30,984

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36765 ranks nationally

Newbern, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

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

What does housing look like?

376

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$87,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 36765, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,000.

11

Businesses

15

Employees

$424K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 45.5%

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 36765 vs 36786 →

ZIP 36765 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 36765 ranks #3 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 36765 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 36765 ranks the highest of 3 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
36786 Uniontown, AL 3,365 10.1 mi
36744 Greensboro, AL 7,419 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hale County

36744 standard
Greensboro, AL
Pop: 7,419
35474 standard
Moundville, AL
Pop: 6,180
36776 standard
Sawyerville, AL
Pop: 1,489
35441 standard
Akron, AL
Pop: 1,060

Related Areas

Hale County Newbern, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36765 in? ▼
ZIP code 36765 (Newbern) is located in Hale County, Alabama. Hale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hale-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36765? ▼
ZIP code 36765 in Newbern, AL has a population of 1,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36765? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36765 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36765? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36765 is $87,300, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36765? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36765 is African American at 83.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36765? ▼
ZIP code 36765 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36765? ▼
In ZIP code 36765, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% 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 36765? ▼
In ZIP code 36765, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36765? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36765 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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