Zip code 36455: Lockhart, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36455
36455 is a small-town zip code in Lockhart, Alabama (Covington County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 343 people live here, or 489 per square mile. The median resident is 58.3 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 $32,125 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $67,800, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $708 a month.
8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and healthcare.
How 36455 compares
Only about 343 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age58.399thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.327th of 616 in AL
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%40th of 568 in AL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%22nd of 616 in AL
- Housing vacancy33.5%98thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%55th of 606 in AL
- Uninsured rate18.7%94thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%25th of 614 in AL
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%93rd of 612 in AL
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47971st of 603 in AL
- 87thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%90th of 612 in AL
- Healthcare workers12.2%83rdU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%153rd of 612 in AL
- Poverty rate14.3%67thU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%328th of 607 in AL
- Residents under 1822.7%56thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%258th of 616 in AL
- Government workers13.9%52ndU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%369th of 612 in AL
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%437th of 615 in AL
- 37thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%54th of 616 in AL
- Population density489/sq mi32ndU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi118th of 616 in AL
- Homeownership rate55.6%25thU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%544th of 605 in AL
- Diversity index28.422ndU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8393rd of 616 in AL
- Average commute18.9 min9thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min544th of 587 in AL
- Work from home5.2%8thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%312th of 612 in AL
- Per capita income$23,4636thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087522nd of 614 in AL
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007404th of 503 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$25,3132ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396579th of 605 in AL
- Population3431stU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768579th of 616 in AL
- Median household income$32,1251stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999553rd of 582 in AL
- Median home value$67,8001stU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900546th of 565 in AL
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%546th of 612 in AL
- Broadband access64.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%569th of 605 in AL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%479th of 612 in AL
| Measure | 36455 | Covington | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 43.3 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 27th of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 77.4% | 49.9% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 40th of 568 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 37.6% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 22nd of 616 | |
| Housing vacancy | 33.5% | 21.8% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 55th of 606 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 18.7% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 25th of 614 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 93rd of 612 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.515 | 0.488 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 71st of 603 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.9% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10% | 90th of 612 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.2% | 13.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 153rd of 612 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.3% | 19.2% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 328th of 607 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22% | 258th of 616 | |
| Government workers | 13.9% | 17.5% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 369th of 612 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 437th of 615 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4% | 14.1% | 54th of 616 | |
| Population density | 489/sq mi | 37/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 118th of 616 | |
| Homeownership rate | 55.6% | 76.3% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 544th of 605 | |
| Diversity index | 28.4 | 30.7 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 393rd of 616 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18.9 min | 25.5 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 544th of 587 | |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 2.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 312th of 612 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,463 | $30,251 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 522nd of 614 | |
| Median gross rent | $708 | $746 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 404th of 503 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $25,313 | $38,458 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 579th of 605 | |
| Population | 343 | 37,628 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 579th of 616 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $32,125 | $52,456 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 553rd of 582 | |
| Median home value | $67,800 | $152,100 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 546th of 565 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.9% | 17.2% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 546th of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 64.9% | 83.8% | 87.5% | 91% | 569th of 605 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 479th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White84%
- Black8%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 151
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 51.7%
- Married couples
- 51.7%
- Living alone
- 45.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 44% / 56%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 227
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 33.5%
- Median year built
- 1963
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 77.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 77.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (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 | 36455 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,458 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $65,357 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.3%
- Households with broadband
- 64.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 23.2%
- No internet access
- 33.8%
- Without health insurance
- 18.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lockhart
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Covington County
- Center point
- 31.0126° N, 86.3538° W
- Land area
- 0.7 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
- Lockhart100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 36455
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32538 | Paxton, FL · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 36442 | Florala, AL | 5 mi | $62,847 |
| 32567 | Laurel Hill, FL | 7.8 mi | $76,500 |
| 32433 | Defuniak Springs, FL | 14 mi | $52,199 |
| 36420 | Andalusia, AL | 16 mi | $49,347 |
| 32539 | Crestview, FL | 18 mi | $74,369 |
| 36477 | Samson, AL | 18 mi | $50,517 |
| 36453 | Kinston, AL | 18 mi | $54,485 |
| 32434 | Mossy Head, FL · PO box | 19 mi | — |
| 36483 | Wing, AL | 19 mi | $53,571 |
| 36467 | Opp, AL | 19 mi | $41,708 |
| 32531 | Baker, FL | 22 mi | $84,992 |
Questions about 36455
What city is zip code 36455?
36455 is assigned to Lockhart, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36455 in?
36455 is in Covington County, Alabama.
What is the population of 36455?
About 343 people live in 36455, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36455 in?
36455 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 36455?
The median household income in 36455 is $32,125.
What zip codes are near 36455?
The closest zip codes to 36455 are 32538, 36442, 32567, 32433, 36420.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36455, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.