ZIP Code 36784
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Thomasville · Clarke County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,754
- Median income
- $48,434
- Median home value
- $110,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.3%
- Land area
- 698.6 sq mi
11/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36784 in Thomasville, Alabama has a population of 7,754. The median household income is $48,434, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $110,700, 60% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36784 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 698.6 square miles in Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,754 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 36784 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36784 sits at $48,434 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,546. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $110,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36784 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 36784 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36784
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36784.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36784, Thomasville, 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
7,754
Population
698.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36784?
38.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$48,434
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$27,546
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,010
Total Housing Units
2,097
Occupied Units
913
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$924
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.8%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36784 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.4% | 143 |
| 2020 | +6.6% | 153 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 158 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 191 |
| 2024 | — | 165 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 205 business establishments in ZIP 36784, employing approximately 2,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,068,000.
205
Businesses
2,346
Employees
$119.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 22.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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