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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
$39,926
Median income
$69,600
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,405. Poverty here runs at 25.8%, with unemployment measured at 11.5%. Housing costs here run $69,600 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 88.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36912, plus 6 more within Choctaw County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 36912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lisman, AL

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 36912 ranks nationally

Lisman, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,926 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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

More ZIP Codes in Choctaw County

36904 standard
Butler, AL
Pop: 4,098
36908 standard
Gilbertown, AL
Pop: 2,417
36919 standard
Silas, AL
Pop: 2,143
36921 standard
Toxey, AL
Pop: 1,035
36916 standard
Pennington, AL
Pop: 709
36922 standard
Ward, AL
Pop: 656

Related Areas

Choctaw County Lisman, AL Alabama

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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