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Butler, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36904

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

4,098
7/sq mi
$44,250
Median income
$143,900
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36904 covers 585.4 square miles in Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,098 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36904 reports a modest median household income of $44,250 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,794. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $143,900 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $731 monthly, and 73.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Choctaw County, letting you compare 36904 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 36904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,098

Population

585.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 36904 ranks nationally

Butler, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,250 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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 36904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36904 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36904 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Choctaw County

36908 standard
Gilbertown, AL
Pop: 2,417
36919 standard
Silas, AL
Pop: 2,143
36912 standard
Lisman, AL
Pop: 2,017
36921 standard
Toxey, AL
Pop: 1,035
36916 standard
Pennington, AL
Pop: 709
36922 standard
Ward, AL
Pop: 656

Related Areas

Choctaw County Butler, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.