Pine Hill, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36769
Wilcox County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,014
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,884
- Median income Below-median income area
- $73,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pine Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36769 covers 381.5 square miles in Pine Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,014 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36769 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,884 (39% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,441. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $73,600 (58% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $703; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilcox County, so 36769 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Hill, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36769, Pine Hill, 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
3,014
Population
381.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36769?
36.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$36,884
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$20,441
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36769 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Pine Hill, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,884 9th percentile higher than 9% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,031housing units
1,031
Total Housing Units
835
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,600
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$703
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 36769, employing approximately 883 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,120,000.
32
Businesses
883
Employees
$68.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36769
Pine Hill (36769)
3,014 residents
- 36435 579
Coy (36435)
579 residents
- 36722 472
Arlington (36722)
472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36722
Arlington (36722)
$95,313 median income
- 36435
Coy (36435)
$63,355 median income
- 36769 $36,884
Pine Hill (36769)
$36,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36769 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36769, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,014 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36769 in?
ZIP code 36769 (Pine Hill) is located in Wilcox County, Alabama. Wilcox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilcox-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36769?
ZIP code 36769 in Pine Hill, AL has a population of 3,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36769?
The median household income in ZIP 36769 is $36,884, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36769?
The median home value in ZIP 36769 is $73,600, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36769 is African American at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36769?
ZIP code 36769 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36769 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36769?
In ZIP code 36769, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 36769?
In ZIP code 36769, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36769 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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