ZIP Code 36915

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Needham · Choctaw County · Alabama

Population
627

7/sq mi

Median income
$37,105

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.4%

Median age 42.5

Land area
96.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36915 in Needham, Alabama has a population of 627. The median household income is $37,105, which is 51% below the national average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.5 square miles in Needham, Choctaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 627 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 36915 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36915 sits at $37,105 (39% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,342. The poverty rate stands at 39.5% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36915 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 →

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 36915, Needham, 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

627

Population

96.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36915?

42.5

Median Age

34.8%

Male

65.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 11.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$37,105

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$21,342

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

426

Total Housing Units

342

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

1988

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36915 vs 36913 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36913 Melvin, AL 53 5.2 mi
36908 Gilbertown, AL 2,417 4.7 mi
36904 Butler, AL 4,098 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36915 in?
ZIP code 36915 (Needham) 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 36915?
ZIP code 36915 in Needham, AL has a population of 627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36915?
The median household income in ZIP 36915 is $37,105, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36915 is White at 72.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36915?
In ZIP code 36915, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 36915?
In ZIP code 36915, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36915 is 39.5% 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 Needham, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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