Uniontown, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36786
Perry County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,365
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $33,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $70,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Uniontown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36786 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36786 covers 358.0 square miles in Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,365 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36786 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,375 (45% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,125. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 35.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $70,800 (60% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $475; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Perry County, so 36786 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 36786
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Uniontown, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36786.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 36786, Uniontown, 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
3,365
Population
358.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36786?
37.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.6%
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?
$33,375
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$16,125
Per Capita Income
39.3%
Poverty Rate
35.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36786 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Uniontown, 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)
$33,375 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,261housing units
1,261
Total Housing Units
1,060
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$70,800
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$475
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 36786, employing approximately 679 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,570,000.
30
Businesses
679
Employees
$18.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 23.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 36786 vs 36738 →
ZIP 36786 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36786
Uniontown (36786)
3,365 residents
- 36765 1,294
Newbern (36765)
1,294 residents
- 36738 952
Faunsdale (36738)
952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36786 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36786 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36765
Newbern (36765)
$51,875 median income
- 36738
Faunsdale (36738)
$34,583 median income
- 36786
Uniontown (36786)
$33,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36786 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 36786, 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 (3,365 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 36786 in?
ZIP code 36786 (Uniontown) is located in Perry County, Alabama. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36786?
ZIP code 36786 in Uniontown, AL has a population of 3,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36786?
The median household income in ZIP 36786 is $33,375, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36786?
The median home value in ZIP 36786 is $70,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36786?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36786 is African American at 92.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36786?
ZIP code 36786 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36786?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36786 are: Retail trade (7), Wholesale trade (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36786?
In ZIP code 36786, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 36786?
In ZIP code 36786, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36786?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36786 is 39.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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