ZIP Code 36773

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Safford · Dallas County · Alabama

Population
512

2/sq mi

Median income
$40,208

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$216,700

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.4%

Median age 33.7

Land area
256.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 36773 in Safford, Alabama has a population of 512. The median household income is $40,208, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $216,700, 22% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36773 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 256.0 square miles in Safford, Dallas County, Alabama. The area is home to 512 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 36773 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36773 sits at $40,208 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,179. The poverty rate stands at 44.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $216,700 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36773 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, 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 36773 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36773, Safford, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

512

Population

256.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36773?

33.7

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.2%
African American 57.8%
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 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?

$40,208

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,179

Per Capita Income

44.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

282

Total Housing Units

151

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$216,700

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36720 Alberta, AL 784 7.1 mi
36728 Catherine, AL 461 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36773 in?
ZIP code 36773 (Safford) 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 36773?
ZIP code 36773 in Safford, AL has a population of 512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36773?
The median household income in ZIP 36773 is $40,208, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36773?
The median home value in ZIP 36773 is $216,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36773 is African American at 57.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36773?
In ZIP code 36773, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 36773?
In ZIP code 36773, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36773 is 44.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Safford, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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