ZIP Code 36901

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Bellamy · Sumter County · Alabama

Population
329

12/sq mi

Median income
$52,585

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$79,800

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.4%

Median age 68.8

Land area
27.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 36901 in Bellamy, Alabama has a population of 329. The median household income is $52,585, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $79,800, 71% below the US average. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.9 square miles in Bellamy, Sumter County, Alabama. The area is home to 329 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 36901 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36901 sits at $52,585 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,754. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $79,800 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 54.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sumter County, so you can benchmark 36901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36901, Bellamy, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

329

Population

27.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36901?

68.8

Median Age

82.1%

Male

17.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 5.4%
African American 94.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$52,585

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$39,754

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

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

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

97

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

1.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$79,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 36901, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $748,000.

4

Businesses

34

Employees

$748K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36901 vs 36925 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36925 York, AL 3,115 1.9 mi
36922 Ward, AL 656 8.4 mi
35470 Livingston, AL 5,468 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36901 in?
ZIP code 36901 (Bellamy) is located in Sumter County, Alabama. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36901?
ZIP code 36901 in Bellamy, AL has a population of 329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36901?
The median household income in ZIP 36901 is $52,585, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36901?
The median home value in ZIP 36901 is $79,800, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36901 is African American at 94.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36901?
ZIP code 36901 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36901?
In ZIP code 36901, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.4% 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 36901?
In ZIP code 36901, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Bellamy, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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