Zip code 36274: Roanoke, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36274?

36274 is assigned to Roanoke, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36274 in?

36274 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36274?

About 9,968 people live in 36274, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36274?

The median household income in 36274 is $50,621.

Q: What zip codes are near 36274?

The closest zip codes to 36274 are 36855, 36276, 36278, 36280, 30217.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyCentral Time

Population

9,968

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$143K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$653/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

180 sq mi

56 people/sq mi

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

About 36274

36274 is a small-town zip code in Roanoke, Alabama (Randolph County), covering 180 sq mi of land. About 9,968 people live here, or 56 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,621 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $653 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 36274 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.8%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%91st of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%113th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy16.8%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%280th of 606 in AL
Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3209th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate16.9%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%269th of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479246th of 603 in AL
Homeownership rate73.6%
63rd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%396th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate8.4%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%320th of 614 in AL
Government workers15.2%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%314th of 612 in AL
Diversity index51.1
54th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8140th of 616 in AL
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%337th of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%314th of 612 in AL
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%473rd of 615 in AL
Average commute23.7 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min443rd of 587 in AL
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%272nd of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters40.4%
17th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%345th of 568 in AL
Median earnings per worker$38,041
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396374th of 605 in AL
Population9,968
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768171st of 616 in AL
Per capita income$27,453
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087418th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher16.4%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%320th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers6.3%
12th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%452nd of 612 in AL
Median household income$50,621
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999373rd of 582 in AL
Population density56/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi341st of 616 in AL
Median home value$143,200
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900331st of 565 in AL
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%341st of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%352nd of 616 in AL
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%368th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$653
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007440th of 503 in AL

Measure	36274	Randolph	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Healthcare workers	13.8%	10.4%	9.9%	9.7%	92nd	91st of 612
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	21.9%	17.8%	17.2%	91st	113th of 616
Housing vacancy	16.8%	25.9%	14.5%	10.1%	89th	280th of 606
Median age	43.7	43.4	39.3	38.9	80th	209th of 616
Poverty rate	16.9%	19.9%	15.6%	12.5%	76th	269th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.478	0.479	0.483	65th	246th of 603
Homeownership rate	73.6%	77.2%	70.2%	65.2%	63rd	396th of 605
Uninsured rate	8.4%	9.1%	9.2%	8.4%	62nd	320th of 614
Government workers	15.2%	17%	16.6%	14.5%	61st	314th of 612
Diversity index	51.1	41.5	52.8	61.4	54th	140th of 616
Residents under 18	21.3%	20.9%	22.2%	22%	43rd	337th of 616
Unemployment rate	4.1%	3.8%	4.7%	5.2%	36th	314th of 612
Veterans	4.8%	5.4%	7.7%	6.2%	36th	473rd of 615
Average commute	23.7 min	28.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	34th	443rd of 587
Tech workers	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	3.8%	18th	272nd of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.4%	47.1%	48.8%	51.1%	17th	345th of 568
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,041	$42,118	$43,396	$49,666	16th	374th of 605
Population	9,968	22,510	5,086,768	334,922,499	15th	171st of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,453	$30,082	$36,087	$44,673	13th	418th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.4%	18.4%	28.4%	35.7%	12th	320th of 612
Self-employed workers	6.3%	8.2%	9.1%	10%	12th	452nd of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,621	$52,338	$63,999	$80,734	9th	373rd of 582
Population density	56/sq mi	39/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	341st of 616
Median home value	$143,200	$181,600	$209,900	$332,700	8th	331st of 565
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	84.9%	87.5%	91%	8th	341st of 605
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.4%	4%	14.1%	6th	352nd of 616
Work from home	4.3%	6.8%	8.8%	15.1%	5th	368th of 612
Median gross rent	$653	$708	$1,007	$1,413	2nd	440th of 503

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

18%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black26%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

51.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 4,393
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.6%
Married couples: 41.5%
Living alone: 34.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36274

$50,621

Randolph Co.

$52,338

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,453

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36274

$143,200

Randolph Co.

$181,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36274

$653

Randolph Co.

$708

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 5,283
Owner-occupied: 73.6%
Vacant: 16.8%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

32%

20–29

30–44

12%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

23.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

22%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

Sales

Management

Education

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Education

Public administration

Other services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$38,041

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36274	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,423	$74,888
Service	$29,091	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,912	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,493	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,063	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

42%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.9%
No internet access: 14%
Without health insurance: 8.4%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Roanoke
State: Alabama
County: Randolph County
Center point: 33.1793° N, 85.3603° W
Land area: 180 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36274 spans 2 counties

Randolph County83% of land
Chambers County17% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Roanoke10% of zip
Rock Mills (unincorporated)4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36274

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36855	Five Points, AL	11 mi	1,460	$46,765	$123,100
36276	Wadley, AL	13 mi	2,407	$52,471	$195,800
36278	Wedowee, AL	13 mi	4,299	$58,214	$261,000
36280	Woodland, AL	14 mi	4,576	$72,813	$201,400
30217	Franklin, GA	15 mi	9,309	$55,938	$190,800
30240	Lagrange, GA	17 mi	31,271	$61,584	$256,900
36862	Lafayette, AL	20 mi	5,915	$37,719	$134,700
36263	Graham, AL	20 mi	619	$36,824	—
30261	Lagrange, GA · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
36863	Lanett, AL	21 mi	11,919	$51,130	$111,400
30170	Roopville, GA	21 mi	3,732	$90,962	$222,000
36255	Cragford, AL	22 mi	992	$84,792	$127,800

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Questions about 36274

What city is zip code 36274?

36274 is assigned to Roanoke, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36274 in?

36274 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36274?

About 9,968 people live in 36274, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36274 in?

36274 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36274?

The median household income in 36274 is $50,621.

What zip codes are near 36274?

The closest zip codes to 36274 are 36855, 36276, 36278, 36280, 30217.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36274, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.