Stanton, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36790
Chilton County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 139
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $189,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanton pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36790 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36790 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanton, Chilton County, Alabama, home to just 139 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 36790, but per-capita income is $72,454. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $189,300 (7% above the average Alabama ZIP); 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chilton County, so 36790 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 →
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 36790, Stanton, 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
139
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36790?
57.0
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$72,454
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
218housing units
218
Total Housing Units
153
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 36790, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,173,000.
9
Businesses
40
Employees
$1.2M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 44.4% |
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 36790 vs 36758 →
ZIP 36790 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36750
Maplesville (36750)
2,901 residents
- 36758
Plantersville (36758)
1,412 residents
- 36793 568
Lawley (36793)
568 residents
- 36790 139
Stanton (36790)
139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36790 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36790 in?
ZIP code 36790 (Stanton) is located in Chilton County, Alabama. Chilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chilton-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36790?
ZIP code 36790 in Stanton, AL has a population of 139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36790?
The median home value in ZIP 36790 is $189,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36790?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36790 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36790?
ZIP code 36790 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36790?
In ZIP code 36790, 25.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 36790?
In ZIP code 36790, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36790?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36790 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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