ZIP Code 36922

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Ward · Choctaw County · Alabama

Population
656

2/sq mi

Median home value
$104,500

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 66.5

Land area
273.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36922 in Ward, Alabama has a population of 656. Median home value is $104,500, 62% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 273.3 square miles in Ward, Choctaw County, Alabama. The area is home to 656 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 36922 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36922 sits at , while per-capita income is $47,436. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $104,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36922 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 36922, Ward, 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

656

Population

273.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36922?

66.5

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 37.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$47,436

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

322

Total Housing Units

164

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1999

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36922 vs 36910 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36910 Jachin, AL 35 6.9 mi
36901 Bellamy, AL 329 8.4 mi
36925 York, AL 3,115 9.1 mi
36916 Pennington, AL 709 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36922 in?
ZIP code 36922 (Ward) 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 36922?
ZIP code 36922 in Ward, AL has a population of 656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36922?
The median home value in ZIP 36922 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36922 is White at 62.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36922?
In ZIP code 36922, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36922 is 9.8% 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 Ward, 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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