Zip code 36524: Coffeeville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36524?

36524 is assigned to Coffeeville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36524 in?

36524 is in Clarke County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36524?

About 1,088 people live in 36524, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36524?

The median household income in 36524 is $45,962.

Q: What zip codes are near 36524?

The closest zip codes to 36524 are 36727, 36538, 36784, 36921, 36451.

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyCentral Time

Population

1,088

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$646/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

156 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 36524

36524 is a rural zip code in Coffeeville, Alabama (Clarke County), covering 156 sq mi of land. About 1,088 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 49.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,962 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,600, or 1.9 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 $646 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and sales.

How 36524 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate17.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%18th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy46%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%21st of 606 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.675
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.4792nd of 603 in AL
Residents 65 and older35.6%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%27th of 616 in AL
Median age49.5
95th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.395th of 616 in AL
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%141st of 612 in AL
Per capita income$55,003
79th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,08724th of 614 in AL
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min165th of 587 in AL
Poverty rate17.1%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%261st of 607 in AL
Uninsured rate11.1%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%174th of 614 in AL
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%384th of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters52.6%
57th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%200th of 568 in AL
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%306th of 616 in AL
Diversity index46.4
46th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8216th of 616 in AL
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%528th of 615 in AL
Median earnings per worker$38,077
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396371st of 605 in AL
Median household income$45,962
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999438th of 582 in AL
Median gross rent$646
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007444th of 503 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher10%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%506th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers4.4%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%510th of 612 in AL
Population1,088
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768504th of 616 in AL
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi589th of 616 in AL
Median home value$85,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900513th of 565 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%546th of 612 in AL
Broadband access61.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%585th of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%513th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%463rd of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%566th of 612 in AL

Measure	36524	Clarke	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.6%	9.2%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	18th of 612
Housing vacancy	46%	28.3%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	21st of 606
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.675	0.532	0.479	0.483	99th	2nd of 603
Residents 65 and older	35.6%	21.1%	17.8%	17.2%	98th	27th of 616
Median age	49.5	42.8	39.3	38.9	95th	95th of 616
Government workers	20.1%	13.6%	16.6%	14.5%	85th	141st of 612
Per capita income	$55,003	$31,921	$36,087	$44,673	79th	24th of 614
Average commute	31.1 min	25.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	79th	165th of 587
Poverty rate	17.1%	20.1%	15.6%	12.5%	77th	261st of 607
Uninsured rate	11.1%	7.5%	9.2%	8.4%	76th	174th of 614
Homeownership rate	74.3%	70.8%	70.2%	65.2%	65th	384th of 605
Rent-burdened renters	52.6%	57.5%	48.8%	51.1%	57th	200th of 568
Residents under 18	21.8%	21.5%	22.2%	22%	47th	306th of 616
Diversity index	46.4	53.9	52.8	61.4	46th	216th of 616
Veterans	3.5%	7%	7.7%	6.2%	20th	528th of 615
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,077	$37,192	$43,396	$49,666	16th	371st of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,962	$49,249	$63,999	$80,734	6th	438th of 582
Median gross rent	$646	$782	$1,007	$1,413	2nd	444th of 503
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10%	15%	28.4%	35.7%	2nd	506th of 612
Healthcare workers	4.4%	10.8%	9.9%	9.7%	2nd	510th of 612
Population	1,088	22,543	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	504th of 616
Population density	7/sq mi	18/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	589th of 616
Median home value	$85,600	$121,700	$209,900	$332,700	1st	513th of 565
Work from home	0%	3%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	546th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	61.3%	73.7%	87.5%	91%	1st	585th of 605
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	4%	14.1%	1st	513th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	463rd of 612
Self-employed workers	2.2%	8.8%	9.1%	10%	1st	566th 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

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

19%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

49.5

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

35.6%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black32%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

46.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 408
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 57.6%
Married couples: 47.1%
Living alone: 40.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36524

$45,962

Clarke Co.

$49,249

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$55,003

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.675

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36524

$85,600

Clarke Co.

$121,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36524

$646

Clarke Co.

$782

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.1%

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 755
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 46%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.9%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

10%

20–29

30–44

25%

45–59

24%

60+

11%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

24%

Management

14%

Sales

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.3%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

25%

Public administration

16%

Retail

15%

Admin, support and management

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Education

Other services

0.3%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,077

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36524	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$14,432	$74,888
Service	$29,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,039	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$250,000+	$49,199
Production and transportation	$60,938	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

52%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 61.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 15.9%
No internet access: 38.2%
Without health insurance: 11.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Coffeeville
State: Alabama
County: Clarke County
Center point: 31.8026° N, 88.0109° W
Land area: 156 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Coffeeville3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36524

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36727	Campbell, AL	7.6 mi	231	$31,548	under $10,000
36538	Frankville, AL	13 mi	290	$37,181	—
36784	Thomasville, AL	13 mi	5,835	$48,434	$110,700
36921	Toxey, AL	14 mi	1,072	$40,481	$175,000
36451	Grove Hill, AL	14 mi	4,842	$54,417	$152,400
36908	Gilbertown, AL	14 mi	1,795	$68,125	$111,400
36919	Silas, AL	16 mi	1,878	$59,091	$100,300
36446	Fulton, AL	17 mi	459	$58,571	$115,400
36569	Saint Stephens, AL	18 mi	637	$55,774	$163,500
36436	Dickinson, AL	21 mi	564	—	$136,400
36782	Sweet Water, AL	22 mi	1,850	$51,429	$66,200
36764	Nanafalia, AL	22 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 36524

What city is zip code 36524?

36524 is assigned to Coffeeville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36524 in?

36524 is in Clarke County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36524?

About 1,088 people live in 36524, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36524 in?

36524 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36524?

The median household income in 36524 is $45,962.

What zip codes are near 36524?

The closest zip codes to 36524 are 36727, 36538, 36784, 36921, 36451.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36524, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.