Hurtsboro, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36860

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

1,580
4/sq mi
$43,451
Median income
$63,400
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2nd pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36860 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36860 covers 395.0 square miles in Hurtsboro, Russell County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,580 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36860 reports a modest median household income of $43,451 (29% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,673. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $63,400 (64% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $540; owner occupancy is 78.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Russell County, so 36860 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 →

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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 36860, Hurtsboro, 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

1,580

Population

395.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36860?

53.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 76.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,451

Median Household Income

-29% vs state ZIP avg

$25,673

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

859

Total Housing Units

657

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$63,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state ZIP avg

$540

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 36860, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,986,000.

15

Businesses

81

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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36858 Hatchechubbee, AL 441 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36860 in?
ZIP code 36860 (Hurtsboro) is located in Russell County, Alabama. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36860?
ZIP code 36860 in Hurtsboro, AL has a population of 1,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36860?
The median household income in ZIP 36860 is $43,451, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36860?
The median home value in ZIP 36860 is $63,400, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36860 is African American at 76.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36860?
ZIP code 36860 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36860?
In ZIP code 36860, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 36860?
In ZIP code 36860, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36860 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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