Zip code 36038: Gantt, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36038?

36038 is assigned to Gantt, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36038 in?

36038 is in Covington County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36038?

About 52 people live in 36038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36038?

The median household income in 36038 is $53,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 36038?

The closest zip codes to 36038 are 36476, 36421, 36028, 36474, 36009.

Residential delivery areaCovington CountyCentral Time

Population

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

281 people/sq mi

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

About 36038

36038 is a small-town zip code in Gantt, Alabama (Covington County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 52 people live here, or 281 per square mile. The median resident is 65 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $53,250 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; computer and math (tech); and engineering and science.

How 36038 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 52 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Population52
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768
Population density281/sq mi
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi
Median household income$53,250
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999
Per capita income$32,017
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087
Median age65
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3
Poverty rate26.9%
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.3%
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%
Homeownership rate100%
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%
Work from home14.3%
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%
Unemployment rate30%
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%
Diversity index28.6
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8
Broadband access97%
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%
Uninsured rate7.7%
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%
Veterans13.7%
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%
Foreign-born residents0%
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%
Housing vacancy5.7%
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%
Residents 65 and older50%
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%
Residents under 181.9%
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%
Median earnings per worker$68,438
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396
Tech workers14.3%
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%
Healthcare workers57.1%
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%
Self-employed workers0%
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%
Government workers0%
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%
Income inequality (Gini)0.342
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479

Measure	36038	Covington	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Population	52	37,628	5,086,768	334,922,499	—	—
Population density	281/sq mi	37/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	—	—
Median household income	$53,250	$52,456	$63,999	$80,734	—	—
Per capita income	$32,017	$30,251	$36,087	$44,673	—	—
Median age	65	43.3	39.3	38.9	—	—
Poverty rate	26.9%	19.2%	15.6%	12.5%	—	—
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.3%	17.2%	28.4%	35.7%	—	—
Homeownership rate	100%	76.3%	70.2%	65.2%	—	—
Work from home	14.3%	2.9%	8.8%	15.1%	—	—
Unemployment rate	30%	5.2%	4.7%	5.2%	—	—
Diversity index	28.6	30.7	52.8	61.4	—	—
Broadband access	97%	83.8%	87.5%	91%	—	—
Uninsured rate	7.7%	9.4%	9.2%	8.4%	—	—
Veterans	13.7%	8.3%	7.7%	6.2%	—	—
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.2%	4%	14.1%	—	—
Housing vacancy	5.7%	21.8%	14.5%	10.1%	—	—
Residents 65 and older	50%	22.2%	17.8%	17.2%	—	—
Residents under 18	1.9%	22.2%	22.2%	22%	—	—
Median earnings per worker	$68,438	$38,458	$43,396	$49,666	—	—
Tech workers	14.3%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	—	—
Healthcare workers	57.1%	13.8%	9.9%	9.7%	—	—
Self-employed workers	0%	9.7%	9.1%	10%	—	—
Government workers	0%	17.5%	16.6%	14.5%	—	—
Income inequality (Gini)	0.342	0.488	0.479	0.483	—	—

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

38%

55–64

35%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

Under 18

1.9%

65 and over

50%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black17%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

28.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 33
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 57.6%
Married couples: 54.5%
Living alone: 33.3%
Veterans (of adults): 13.7%
Male / female: 40% / 60%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36038

$53,250

Covington Co.

$52,456

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,017

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.342

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36038

—

Covington Co.

$152,100

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36038

—

Covington Co.

$746

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 35
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 5.7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

20–29

30–44

67%

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

19.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

57%

Computer and math

14%

Engineering and science

14%

Sales

14%

Management

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

57%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Admin, support and management

14%

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$68,438

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36038	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,750	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

41%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

33%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 97%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 3%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gantt
State: Alabama
County: Covington County
Center point: 31.4079° N, 86.4869° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gantt100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36038

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36476	River Falls, AL	5.2 mi	49	—	—
36421	Andalusia, AL	5.6 mi	9,799	$65,801	$170,900
36028	Dozier, AL	8 mi	1,562	$48,750	$142,900
36474	Red Level, AL	8.3 mi	2,713	$44,141	$113,100
36009	Brantley, AL	16 mi	2,093	$38,995	$114,200
36467	Opp, AL	16 mi	9,575	$41,708	$121,200
36420	Andalusia, AL	16 mi	10,463	$49,347	$167,800
36429	Brooklyn, AL · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
36071	Rutledge, AL	21 mi	531	$86,324	$155,100
36015	Chapman, AL · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
36456	Mc Kenzie, AL	23 mi	1,491	$66,150	$109,200
36442	Florala, AL	24 mi	3,560	$62,847	$117,700

Questions about 36038

What city is zip code 36038?

36038 is assigned to Gantt, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36038 in?

36038 is in Covington County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36038?

About 52 people live in 36038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36038 in?

36038 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36038?

The median household income in 36038 is $53,250.

What zip codes are near 36038?

The closest zip codes to 36038 are 36476, 36421, 36028, 36474, 36009.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36038, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.