ZIP Code 36912

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Lisman · Choctaw County · Alabama

Population
2,017

6/sq mi

Median income
$39,926

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,600

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.5%

Median age 61.7

Land area
360.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 36912 in Lisman, Alabama has a population of 2,017. The median household income is $39,926, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $69,600, 75% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 360.2 square miles in Lisman, Choctaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,017 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36912 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36912 sits at $39,926 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,405. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $69,600 (61% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36912 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 36912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36912.

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 36912, Lisman, 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

2,017

Population

360.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36912?

61.7

Median Age

39.4%

Male

60.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 10.2%
African American 79.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$34,405

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

956

Total Housing Units

611

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$69,600

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Lisman, 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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