ZIP Code 36785

ZIP code 36785 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 323.6 square miles in Tyler, Lowndes County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,165 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 36785 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36785 sits at $29,619 (51% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,537. The poverty rate stands at 45.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $104,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36785 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 36785 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →