Zip code 36016: Clayton, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36016?

36016 is assigned to Clayton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36016 in?

36016 is mostly in Barbour County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36016?

About 4,418 people live in 36016, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36016?

The median household income in 36016 is $41,131.

Q: What zip codes are near 36016?

The closest zip codes to 36016 are 36048, 36053, 36017, 36317, 36072.

Residential delivery areaBarbour CountyCentral Time

Population

4,418

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$753/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

233 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36016

36016 is a rural zip code in Clayton, Alabama (Barbour County), covering 233 sq mi of land. About 4,418 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,131 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $76,700, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $753 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 36016 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.588
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47913th of 603 in AL
Housing vacancy22.3%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%168th of 606 in AL
Poverty rate26.2%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%99th of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%92nd of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers13.3%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%105th of 612 in AL
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min198th of 587 in AL
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%263rd of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%305th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate9.1%
66th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%281st of 614 in AL
Homeownership rate72.7%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%410th of 605 in AL
Median age40.1
58th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3362nd of 616 in AL
Diversity index53.3
58th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8110th of 616 in AL
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%370th of 615 in AL
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%283rd of 612 in AL
Work from home10.2%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%118th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%380th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$41,409
26th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396292nd of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters43.5%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%311th of 568 in AL
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%294th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$25,903
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087458th of 614 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%284th of 616 in AL
Population4,418
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768308th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$753
5th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007354th of 503 in AL
Median household income$41,131
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999494th of 582 in AL
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi494th of 616 in AL
Median home value$76,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900532nd of 565 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher5.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%580th of 612 in AL
Broadband access61.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%584th of 605 in AL

Measure	36016	Barbour	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.588	0.496	0.479	0.483	99th	13th of 603
Housing vacancy	22.3%	22.4%	14.5%	10.1%	95th	168th of 606
Poverty rateWeakness	26.2%	21.4%	15.6%	12.5%	93rd	99th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	7.8%	4.7%	5.2%	92nd	92nd of 612
Healthcare workers	13.3%	10.6%	9.9%	9.7%	90th	105th of 612
Average commute	30.2 min	27.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	75th	198th of 587
Government workers	16.3%	22.3%	16.6%	14.5%	68th	263rd of 612
Residents 65 and older	19%	20.1%	17.8%	17.2%	67th	305th of 616
Uninsured rate	9.1%	10.3%	9.2%	8.4%	66th	281st of 614
Homeownership rate	72.7%	68.2%	70.2%	65.2%	61st	410th of 605
Median age	40.1	40.8	39.3	38.9	58th	362nd of 616
Diversity index	53.3	59	52.8	61.4	58th	110th of 616
Veterans	6%	7.2%	7.7%	6.2%	52nd	370th of 615
Self-employed workers	9.3%	9.9%	9.1%	10%	50th	283rd of 612
Work from home	10.2%	6.5%	8.8%	15.1%	35th	118th of 612
Residents under 18	20.1%	20.7%	22.2%	22%	32nd	380th of 616
Median earnings per worker	$41,409	$36,884	$43,396	$49,666	26th	292nd of 605
Rent-burdened renters	43.5%	36.6%	48.8%	51.1%	25th	311th of 568
Tech workers	1.1%	0.6%	2.7%	3.8%	15th	294th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,903	$26,054	$36,087	$44,673	10th	458th of 614
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	3.3%	4%	14.1%	10th	284th of 616
Population	4,418	24,643	5,086,768	334,922,499	7th	308th of 616
Median gross rent	$753	$688	$1,007	$1,413	5th	354th of 503
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,131	$46,042	$63,999	$80,734	4th	494th of 582
Population density	19/sq mi	28/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	494th of 616
Median home value	$76,700	$112,900	$209,900	$332,700	1st	532nd of 565
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.2%	10.6%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	580th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	61.5%	75.5%	87.5%	91%	1st	584th of 605

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

19%

35–44

15%

45–54

10%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.1

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black52%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

53.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,373
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 54.4%
Married couples: 30.7%
Living alone: 40.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

39%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36016

$41,131

Barbour Co.

$46,042

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,903

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.588

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36016

$76,700

Barbour Co.

$112,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36016

$753

Barbour Co.

$688

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,768
Owner-occupied: 72.7%
Vacant: 22.3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.5%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

20%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Transportation and moving

15%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Office and admin

Education

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

36%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Construction

Wholesale

0.3%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,409

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36016	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,558	$74,888
Service	$35,556	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,447	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$250,000+	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,321	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

44%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
Households with broadband: 61.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.2%
No internet access: 34.8%
Without health insurance: 9.1%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Clayton
State: Alabama
County: Barbour County
Center point: 31.8502° N, 85.4147° W
Land area: 233 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36016 spans 2 counties

Barbour County99% of land
Henry County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Clayton3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36016

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36048	Louisville, AL	11 mi	1,203	$44,158	$78,900
36053	Midway, AL	13 mi	2,403	$49,357	$104,200
36017	Clio, AL	15 mi	3,138	$41,167	$97,000
36317	Clopton, AL	15 mi	1,040	$97,688	$114,900
36072	Eufaula, AL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
36027	Eufaula, AL	16 mi	14,869	$47,825	$131,800
36005	Banks, AL	19 mi	1,600	$47,250	$107,300
36374	Skipperville, AL	20 mi	702	—	$252,100
39854	Georgetown, GA	21 mi	2,436	$41,536	$102,700
36310	Abbeville, AL	21 mi	6,201	$34,744	$124,900
36311	Ariton, AL	24 mi	3,048	$51,563	$158,000
36061	Perote, AL · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 36016

What city is zip code 36016?

36016 is assigned to Clayton, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36016 in?

36016 is mostly in Barbour County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36016?

About 4,418 people live in 36016, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36016 in?

36016 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36016?

The median household income in 36016 is $41,131.

What zip codes are near 36016?

The closest zip codes to 36016 are 36048, 36053, 36017, 36317, 36072.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36016, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.