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 Low-density area
- $44,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,794. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,900 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $731; owner occupancy is 73.4%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Choctaw County, so 36904 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36904.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 36904?
42.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$44,250
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$24,794
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36904 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Butler, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,250 21st percentile higher than 21% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,140housing units
2,140
Total Housing Units
1,647
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36904
Butler (36904)
4,098 residents
- 36912
Lisman (36912)
2,017 residents
- 36921 1,035
Toxey (36921)
1,035 residents
- 36915 627
Needham (36915)
627 residents
- 36910 35
Jachin (36910)
35 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36904 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36904
Butler (36904)
$44,250 median income
- 36921
Toxey (36921)
$40,481 median income
- 36912
Lisman (36912)
$39,926 median income
- 36915
Needham (36915)
$37,105 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36904, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,098 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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