Zip code 36353: Newville, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36353
36353 is a rural zip code in Newville, Alabama (Henry County), covering 97 sq mi of land. About 2,158 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,318 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,300, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 36353 compares
- Housing vacancy23.1%95thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%150th of 606 in AL
- 91stU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%71st of 612 in AL
- Homeownership rate84.2%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%191st of 605 in AL
- Veterans9.2%86thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%138th of 615 in AL
- Healthcare workers12.4%84thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%143rd of 612 in AL
- Poverty rate19%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%210th of 607 in AL
- Median age42.675thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3258th of 616 in AL
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%240th of 616 in AL
- Uninsured rate9.6%69thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%242nd of 614 in AL
- 61stU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479270th of 603 in AL
- Average commute27.1 min57thU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min311th of 587 in AL
- Government workers12.6%41stU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%421st of 612 in AL
- Diversity index41.738thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8273rd of 616 in AL
- 36thU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%268th of 568 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$43,49334thU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396228th of 605 in AL
- Median household income$66,31830thU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999195th of 582 in AL
- Per capita income$33,33528thU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087223rd of 614 in AL
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%344th of 612 in AL
- Residents under 1818.3%20thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%456th of 616 in AL
- 17thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%197th of 616 in AL
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007242nd of 503 in AL
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%344th of 612 in AL
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%405th of 612 in AL
- Broadband access81.1%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%389th of 605 in AL
- Median home value$121,3005thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900400th of 565 in AL
- Work from home3.8%4thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%387th of 612 in AL
- Population2,1583rdU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768413th of 616 in AL
- Population density22/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi472nd of 616 in AL
| Measure | 36353 | Henry | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 23.1% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 150th of 606 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10% | 71st of 612 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.2% | 79.5% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 191st of 605 | |
| Veterans | 9.2% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 138th of 615 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 143rd of 612 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19% | 18.3% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 210th of 607 | |
| Median age | 42.6 | 44.8 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 258th of 616 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.2% | 23.8% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 240th of 616 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 242nd of 614 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.448 | 0.486 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 270th of 603 | |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 27.6 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 311th of 587 | |
| Government workers | 12.6% | 19.5% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 421st of 612 | |
| Diversity index | 41.7 | 44.5 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 273rd of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.1% | 47.1% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 268th of 568 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,493 | $42,071 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 228th of 605 | |
| Median household income | $66,318 | $59,931 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 195th of 582 | |
| Per capita income | $33,335 | $33,264 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 223rd of 614 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 344th of 612 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.3% | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22% | 456th of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4% | 14.1% | 197th of 616 | |
| Median gross rent | $875 | $769 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 242nd of 503 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 344th of 612 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.4% | 21.8% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 405th of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.1% | 82.5% | 87.5% | 91% | 389th of 605 | |
| Median home value | $121,300 | $161,000 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 400th of 565 | |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 387th of 612 | |
| Population | 2,158 | 17,647 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 413th of 616 | |
| Population density | 22/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 472nd of 616 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White74%
- Black18%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 793
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 71.2%
- Married couples
- 61.2%
- Living alone
- 26.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,031
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Vacant
- 23.1%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 7.8%
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 36353 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,688 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,667 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,536 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,625 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $43,224 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.3%
- Households with broadband
- 81.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46.4%
- No internet access
- 14.5%
- Without health insurance
- 9.6%
- Limited-English households
- 2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Newville
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Henry County
- Center point
- 31.4785° N, 85.3486° W
- Land area
- 97 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
36353 spans 2 counties
- Henry County82% of land
- Dale County18% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Newville4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 36353
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36345 | Headland, AL | 8.1 mi | $71,453 |
| 36374 | Skipperville, AL | 11 mi | — |
| 36317 | Clopton, AL | 11 mi | $97,688 |
| 36310 | Abbeville, AL | 12 mi | $34,744 |
| 36350 | Midland City, AL | 12 mi | $55,366 |
| 36303 | Dothan, AL | 15 mi | $54,147 |
| 36371 | Pinckard, AL | 16 mi | $50,625 |
| 36319 | Columbia, AL | 16 mi | $62,159 |
| 36373 | Shorterville, AL | 16 mi | $55,800 |
| 36360 | Ozark, AL | 16 mi | $51,181 |
| 36376 | Webb, AL | 16 mi | $49,700 |
| 36361 | Ozark, AL · PO box | 17 mi | — |
Zip codes like 36353 elsewhere
Questions about 36353
What city is zip code 36353?
36353 is assigned to Newville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36353 in?
36353 is mostly in Henry County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 36353?
About 2,158 people live in 36353, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36353 in?
36353 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 36353?
The median household income in 36353 is $66,318.
What zip codes are near 36353?
The closest zip codes to 36353 are 36345, 36374, 36317, 36310, 36350.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36353, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.