ZIP Code 36904

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Butler · Choctaw County · Alabama

Population
4,098

7/sq mi

Median income
$44,250

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,900

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.3%

Median age 42.5

Land area
585.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 36904 in Butler, Alabama has a population of 4,098. The median household income is $44,250, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $143,900, 48% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 585.4 square miles in Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,098 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 36904 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36904 sits at $44,250 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,794. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $143,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36904 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36904.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36904, Butler, 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

4,098

Population

585.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36904?

42.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 39.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$44,250

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$24,794

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,140

Total Housing Units

1,647

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$143,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 36904, employing approximately 858 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,482,000.

114

Businesses

858

Employees

$33.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 22.8%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 16 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.9%
Finance and insurance 8 7.0%
Construction 6 5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Information 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 36904 vs 36912 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36912 Lisman, AL 2,017 9.6 mi
36921 Toxey, AL 1,035 10.0 mi
36910 Jachin, AL 35 9.6 mi
36915 Needham, AL 627 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36904 in?
ZIP code 36904 (Butler) is located in Choctaw County, Alabama. Choctaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/choctaw-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36904?
ZIP code 36904 in Butler, AL has a population of 4,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36904?
The median household income in ZIP 36904 is $44,250, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36904?
The median home value in ZIP 36904 is $143,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36904 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36904?
ZIP code 36904 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36904 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36904?
In ZIP code 36904, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 36904?
In ZIP code 36904, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36904 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Butler, AL

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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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