Zip code 36047: Letohatchee, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36047?

36047 is assigned to Letohatchee, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36047 in?

36047 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36047?

About 1,074 people live in 36047, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36047?

The median household income in 36047 is $50,441.

Q: What zip codes are near 36047?

The closest zip codes to 36047 are 36032, 36043, 36040, 36046, 36041.

Residential delivery areaLowndes CountyCentral Time

Population

1,074

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

104 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

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

About 36047

36047 is a rural zip code in Letohatchee, Alabama (Lowndes County), covering 104 sq mi of land. About 1,074 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 54.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,441 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and management. 32% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 36047 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older37.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%24th of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers33.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%1st of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers31.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%6th of 612 in AL
Median age54.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.349th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate92.7%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%49th of 605 in AL
Average commute34.6 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min78th of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy14.1%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%329th of 606 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.453
64th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479256th of 603 in AL
Government workers15.2%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%312th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%272nd of 612 in AL
Diversity index43.3
41st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8253rd of 616 in AL
Per capita income$34,755
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087187th of 614 in AL
Median earnings per worker$39,466
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396342nd of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%563rd of 614 in AL
Median household income$50,441
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999377th of 582 in AL
Poverty rate4.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%569th of 607 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%401st of 612 in AL
Residents under 1813.2%
5th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%540th of 616 in AL
Broadband access75%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%498th of 605 in AL
Veterans1.3%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%585th of 615 in AL
Population1,074
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768507th of 616 in AL
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi566th of 616 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%580th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%562nd of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%557th of 568 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%539th of 612 in AL

Measure	36047	Lowndes	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Residents 65 and older	37.1%	20.6%	17.8%	17.2%	99th	24th of 616
Healthcare workers	33.3%	5.4%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	1st of 612
Self-employed workers	31.8%	14.1%	9.1%	10%	99th	6th of 612
Median age	54.7	42.7	39.3	38.9	98th	49th of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	92.7%	77.5%	70.2%	65.2%	98th	49th of 605
Average commuteWeakness	34.6 min	31.4 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	91st	78th of 587
Housing vacancy	14.1%	11.6%	14.5%	10.1%	85th	329th of 606
Income inequality (Gini)	0.453	0.543	0.479	0.483	64th	256th of 603
Government workers	15.2%	18.5%	16.6%	14.5%	61st	312th of 612
Unemployment rate	4.7%	6.8%	4.7%	5.2%	47th	272nd of 612
Diversity index	43.3	39.4	52.8	61.4	41st	253rd of 616
Per capita income	$34,755	$26,394	$36,087	$44,673	33rd	187th of 614
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,466	$37,568	$43,396	$49,666	20th	342nd of 605
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	7.6%	9.2%	8.4%	13th	563rd of 614
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,441	$37,052	$63,999	$80,734	9th	377th of 582
Poverty rateStrength	4.2%	29.9%	15.6%	12.5%	7th	569th of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	14.4%	28.4%	35.7%	7th	401st of 612
Residents under 18	13.2%	21.9%	22.2%	22%	5th	540th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	75%	72.5%	87.5%	91%	2nd	498th of 605
Veterans	1.3%	6.8%	7.7%	6.2%	2nd	585th of 615
Population	1,074	9,833	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	507th of 616
Population density	10/sq mi	14/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	566th of 616
Work from home	0%	4.5%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	580th of 612
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	4%	14.1%	1st	562nd of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	53.8%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	557th of 568
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	539th of 612

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

12%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

12%

55–64

28%

65–74

75+

Median age

54.7

Under 18

13.2%

65 and over

37.1%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black32%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

43.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 468
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 66.2%
Married couples: 57.3%
Living alone: 33.8%
Veterans (of adults): 1.3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36047

$50,441

Lowndes Co.

$37,052

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,755

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.453

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36047

—

Lowndes Co.

$86,300

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36047

—

Lowndes Co.

$710

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 545
Owner-occupied: 92.7%
Vacant: 14.1%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

20–29

30–44

51%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

34.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

33%

Construction and repair

18%

Management

13%

Production

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Education

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

0.8%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Industries

Health care and social assistance

33%

Construction

17%

Manufacturing

12%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Public administration

Information

Retail

Education

Arts and recreation

Other services

0.8%

Wholesale

0.8%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Median earnings per worker

$39,466

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

31.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36047	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,091	$74,888
Service	$42,813	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,808	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 75%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.9%
No internet access: 25%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Letohatchee
State: Alabama
County: Lowndes County
Center point: 32.0867° N, 86.5196° W
Land area: 104 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36047 spans 2 counties

Lowndes County90% of land
Montgomery County10% of land

Zip codes near 36047

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36032	Fort Deposit, AL	6.8 mi	2,444	$35,256	$77,800
36043	Hope Hull, AL	8.4 mi	3,239	$73,571	$195,800
36040	Hayneville, AL	11 mi	3,263	$37,872	$70,100
36046	Lapine, AL	13 mi	1,371	$41,974	$103,400
36041	Highland Home, AL	16 mi	1,561	$60,903	$160,500
36042	Honoraville, AL	16 mi	1,781	$61,120	$111,000
36752	Lowndesboro, AL	16 mi	896	$44,153	$124,700
36105	Montgomery, AL	17 mi	9,207	$41,486	$82,400
36108	Montgomery, AL	19 mi	14,766	$33,291	$73,800
36069	Ramer, AL	21 mi	2,073	$53,750	$79,000
36102	Montgomery, AL · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—
36118	Montgomery, AL · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 36047

What city is zip code 36047?

36047 is assigned to Letohatchee, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36047 in?

36047 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36047?

About 1,074 people live in 36047, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36047 in?

36047 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36047?

The median household income in 36047 is $50,441.

What zip codes are near 36047?

The closest zip codes to 36047 are 36032, 36043, 36040, 36046, 36041.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36047, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.