Lisman, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36912
Choctaw County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,017
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,926
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lisman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36912 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36912 covers 360.2 square miles in Lisman, Choctaw County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,017 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36912 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,926 (34% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,405. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $69,600 (61% below the average Alabama ZIP); owner occupancy is 88.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Choctaw County, so 36912 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 36912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lisman, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36912.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 36912, Lisman, 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
2,017
Population
360.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36912?
61.7
Median Age
39.4%
Male
60.6%
Female
2.2%
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?
$39,926
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$34,405
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36912 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Lisman, 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)
$39,926 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
956housing units
956
Total Housing Units
611
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,600
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 36912, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,803,000.
12
Businesses
58
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 25.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 25.0% |
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 36912 vs 36904 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36904 | Butler, AL | 4,098 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36912, 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 (2,017 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 36912 in?
ZIP code 36912 (Lisman) 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 36912?
ZIP code 36912 in Lisman, AL has a population of 2,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36912?
The median household income in ZIP 36912 is $39,926, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36912?
The median home value in ZIP 36912 is $69,600, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36912 is African American at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36912?
ZIP code 36912 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36912 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36912?
In ZIP code 36912, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 36912?
In ZIP code 36912, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36912 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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