Zip code 36471: Peterman, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36471?

36471 is assigned to Peterman, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36471 in?

36471 is mostly in Monroe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36471?

About 497 people live in 36471, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36471?

The median household income in 36471 is $40,921.

Q: What zip codes are near 36471?

The closest zip codes to 36471 are 36460, 36425, 36461, 36481, 36458.

Residential delivery areaMonroe CountyCentral Time

Population

497

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$74K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$781/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

96 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 36471

36471 is a rural zip code in Peterman, Alabama (Monroe County), covering 96 sq mi of land. About 497 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 62.1 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 $40,921 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $74,200, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $781 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management. 30% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 36471 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 497 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age62.1
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.314th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy43.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%24th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers18.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%29th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers29.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%7th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older28%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%64th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate20.7%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%168th of 607 in AL
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%168th of 614 in AL
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min200th of 587 in AL
Work from home18.9%
74th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%25th of 612 in AL
Diversity index57.3
66th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.851st of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479282nd of 603 in AL
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%366th of 615 in AL
Per capita income$36,386
39th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087153rd of 614 in AL
Foreign-born residents5.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%73rd of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate58.1%
29th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%534th of 605 in AL
Unemployment rate3.7%
28th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%338th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$36,435
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396416th of 605 in AL
Median gross rent$781
6th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007322nd of 503 in AL
Median household income$40,921
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999497th of 582 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%491st of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters20%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%501st of 568 in AL
Population497
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768568th of 616 in AL
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi598th of 616 in AL
Median home value$74,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900535th of 565 in AL
Broadband access54.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%593rd of 605 in AL
Residents under 184.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%589th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%561st of 612 in AL
Government workers5.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%580th of 612 in AL

Measure	36471	Monroe	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Median age	62.1	44.2	39.3	38.9	99th	14th of 616
Housing vacancy	43.2%	27.9%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	24th of 606
Healthcare workers	18.6%	10.9%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	29th of 612
Self-employed workers	29.5%	7%	9.1%	10%	99th	7th of 612
Residents 65 and older	28%	21.6%	17.8%	17.2%	96th	64th of 616
Poverty rateWeakness	20.7%	20.1%	15.6%	12.5%	86th	168th of 607
Uninsured rate	11.4%	9.1%	9.2%	8.4%	78th	168th of 614
Average commute	30.2 min	25.5 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	75th	200th of 587
Work from home	18.9%	3.4%	8.8%	15.1%	74th	25th of 612
Diversity index	57.3	53.6	52.8	61.4	66th	51st of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.458	0.479	0.483	59th	282nd of 603
Veterans	6.1%	5.8%	7.7%	6.2%	54th	366th of 615
Per capita income	$36,386	$23,812	$36,087	$44,673	39th	153rd of 614
Foreign-born residents	5.6%	0.7%	4%	14.1%	32nd	73rd of 616
Homeownership rate	58.1%	71.7%	70.2%	65.2%	29th	534th of 605
Unemployment rate	3.7%	10.4%	4.7%	5.2%	28th	338th of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,435	$36,705	$43,396	$49,666	12th	416th of 605
Median gross rent	$781	$666	$1,007	$1,413	6th	322nd of 503
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,921	$42,292	$63,999	$80,734	3rd	497th of 582
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	11.7%	28.4%	35.7%	3rd	491st of 612
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	20%	51.3%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	501st of 568
Population	497	19,388	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	568th of 616
Population density	5/sq mi	19/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	598th of 616
Median home value	$74,200	$120,600	$209,900	$332,700	1st	535th of 565
Broadband accessWeakness	54.3%	76.9%	87.5%	91%	1st	593rd of 605
Residents under 18	4.6%	21.2%	22.2%	22%	1st	589th of 616
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	561st of 612
Government workers	5.4%	15.6%	16.6%	14.5%	1st	580th 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

38%

55–64

18%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

62.1

Under 18

4.6%

65 and over

28%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black57%
Hispanic0%
Asian6%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

57.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

Households

Households: 258
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 52.3%
Married couples: 44.6%
Living alone: 47.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36471

$40,921

Monroe Co.

$42,292

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,386

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36471

$74,200

Monroe Co.

$120,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36471

$781

Monroe Co.

$666

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 454
Owner-occupied: 58.1%
Vacant: 43.2%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 20%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

32%

20–29

10%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

22%

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Healthcare

19%

Management

16%

Construction and repair

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

11%

Sales

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Other services

17%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Information

10%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,435

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

29.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36471	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,346	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,031	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

52%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 54.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.6%
No internet access: 38.8%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Peterman
State: Alabama
County: Monroe County
Center point: 31.6319° N, 87.2318° W
Land area: 96 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36471 spans 2 counties

Monroe County90% of land
Conecuh County10% of land

Zip codes near 36471

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36460	Monroeville, AL	8.6 mi	9,640	$41,008	$126,500
36425	Beatrice, AL	9.4 mi	668	$37,750	—
36461	Monroeville, AL · PO box	9.9 mi	—	—	—
36481	Vredenburgh, AL	13 mi	143	$33,125	$157,500
36458	Mexia, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
36444	Franklin, AL	14 mi	666	$60,144	$105,600
36753	Mc Williams, AL	16 mi	0	—	—
36439	Excel, AL	16 mi	140	—	—
36475	Repton, AL	17 mi	1,866	$45,039	$116,500
36445	Frisco City, AL	18 mi	5,146	$39,421	$102,600
36454	Lenox, AL	19 mi	7	—	—
36401	Evergreen, AL	20 mi	7,342	$40,792	$105,000

Questions about 36471

What city is zip code 36471?

36471 is assigned to Peterman, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36471 in?

36471 is mostly in Monroe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36471?

About 497 people live in 36471, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36471 in?

36471 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36471?

The median household income in 36471 is $40,921.

What zip codes are near 36471?

The closest zip codes to 36471 are 36460, 36425, 36461, 36481, 36458.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36471, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.