PlainZIP

Thomasville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36784

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

7,754
11/sq mi
$48,434
Median income
$110,700
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36784 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36784 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama, home to 7,754 residents across 698.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36784 reports a modest median household income of $48,434 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,546. Local economic indicators show a 19.5% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $110,700 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $924 a month; 68.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 36784 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clarke County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36784

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomasville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36784.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36784, Thomasville, 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

7,754

Population

698.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36784?

38.7

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 45.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 36784 ranks nationally

Thomasville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,434 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36784 vs 36736 →

ZIP 36784 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 36784 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 36784 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 36784 ranks #3 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
36736 Dixons Mills, AL 1,207 8.4 mi
36446 Fulton, AL 490 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

36545 standard
Jackson, AL
Pop: 9,941
36451 standard
Grove Hill, AL
Pop: 4,977
36524 standard
Coffeeville, AL
Pop: 1,232
36482 standard
Whatley, AL
Pop: 1,090
36751 standard
Lower Peach Tree, AL
Pop: 945
36540 standard
Gainestown, AL
Pop: 691

Related Areas

Clarke County Thomasville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36784 in? ▼
ZIP code 36784 (Thomasville) is located in Clarke County, Alabama. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36784? ▼
ZIP code 36784 in Thomasville, AL has a population of 7,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36784? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36784 is $48,434, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36784? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36784 is $110,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36784? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36784 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36784? ▼
ZIP code 36784 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 2,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36784? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36784 are: Retail trade (46), Finance and insurance (27), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36784? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36784 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36784? ▼
In ZIP code 36784, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36784? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36784 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36784? ▼
In ZIP code 36784, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36784? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36784 is 19.5% 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.