ZIP Code 36908

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Gilbertown · Choctaw County · Alabama

Population
2,417

7/sq mi

Median income
$68,125

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,400

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.6%

Median age 40.5

Land area
340.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 36908 in Gilbertown, Alabama has a population of 2,417. The median household income is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $111,400, 60% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 340.4 square miles in Gilbertown, Choctaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,417 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 36908 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36908 sits at $68,125 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,480. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $111,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $983 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36908 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 36908

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36908.

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 36908, Gilbertown, 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

2,417

Population

340.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36908?

40.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$68,125

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$29,480

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

38.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,000

Total Housing Units

662

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$111,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$983

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 36908, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,797,000.

47

Businesses

246

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 21.3%
Construction 5 10.6%
Finance and insurance 5 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.4%

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 36908 vs 36915 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36915 Needham, AL 627 4.7 mi
36919 Silas, AL 2,143 9.4 mi
36921 Toxey, AL 1,035 8.3 mi
36913 Melvin, AL 53 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36908 in?
ZIP code 36908 (Gilbertown) 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 36908?
ZIP code 36908 in Gilbertown, AL has a population of 2,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36908?
The median household income in ZIP 36908 is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36908?
The median home value in ZIP 36908 is $111,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36908 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36908?
ZIP code 36908 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36908?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36908 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36908?
In ZIP code 36908, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36908?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36908 is 38.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36908?
In ZIP code 36908, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36908 is 10.8% 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 Gilbertown, 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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