Zip code 36538: Frankville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36538?

36538 is assigned to Frankville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36538 in?

36538 is in Washington County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36538?

About 290 people live in 36538, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36538?

The median household income in 36538 is $37,181.

Q: What zip codes are near 36538?

The closest zip codes to 36538 are 36569, 36558, 36919, 36524, 36518.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

290

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

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

About 36538

36538 is a rural zip code in Frankville, Alabama (Washington County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 290 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 29.5 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 $37,181 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 30% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 36538 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 290 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Uninsured rate43.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%4th of 614 in AL
Housing vacancy57.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%7th of 606 in AL
Diversity index41.9
39th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8269th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate7%
25th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%523rd of 607 in AL
Median earnings per worker$35,160
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396455th of 605 in AL
Government workers7.7%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%556th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate30.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%592nd of 605 in AL
Residents under 1812.4%
4th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%550th of 616 in AL
Median age29.5
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3587th of 616 in AL
Median household income$37,181
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999527th of 582 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher8.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%532nd of 612 in AL
Population290
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768585th of 616 in AL
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi584th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$14,226
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087597th of 614 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%603rd of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%606th of 612 in AL
Broadband access44.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%602nd of 605 in AL
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%612th of 615 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%601st of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%616th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%594th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%608th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%609th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.234
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479590th of 603 in AL

Measure	36538	Washington	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Uninsured rateWeakness	43.1%	6.8%	9.2%	8.4%	99th	4th of 614
Housing vacancy	57.1%	23.5%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	7th of 606
Diversity index	41.9	51.4	52.8	61.4	39th	269th of 616
Poverty rate	7%	17.1%	15.6%	12.5%	25th	523rd of 607
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,160	$51,687	$43,396	$49,666	9th	455th of 605
Government workers	7.7%	18.2%	16.6%	14.5%	6th	556th of 612
Homeownership rateWeakness	30.4%	85.8%	70.2%	65.2%	5th	592nd of 605
Residents under 18	12.4%	20%	22.2%	22%	4th	550th of 616
Median age	29.5	44.6	39.3	38.9	3rd	587th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,181	$61,042	$63,999	$80,734	2nd	527th of 582
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.9%	17%	28.4%	35.7%	2nd	532nd of 612
Population	290	15,143	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	585th of 616
Population density	8/sq mi	14/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	584th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,226	$32,670	$36,087	$44,673	1st	597th of 614
Work from home	0%	7.7%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	603rd of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	606th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	44.1%	81.2%	87.5%	91%	1st	602nd of 605
Veterans	0%	5.8%	7.7%	6.2%	1st	612th of 615
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	4%	14.1%	1st	601st of 616
Residents 65 and older	0%	21%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	616th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	594th of 612
Healthcare workers	0%	9.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	608th of 612
Self-employed workers	0%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	1st	609th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.234	0.479	0.479	0.483	1st	590th of 603

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

12%

5–17

18%

18–24

43%

25–34

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

29.5

Under 18

12.4%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White29%
Black70%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

41.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

99.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 102
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 79.4%
Married couples: 23.5%
Living alone: 20.6%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 76% / 24%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

82%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36538

$37,181

Washington Co.

$61,042

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,226

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.234

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36538

—

Washington Co.

$159,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36538

—

Washington Co.

$655

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

32%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

68%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 238
Owner-occupied: 30.4%
Vacant: 57.1%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

76%

20–29

30–44

45–59

24%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

45%

Transportation and moving

24%

Office and admin

23%

Engineering and science

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

45%

Manufacturing

24%

Other services

23%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,160

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36538	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

85%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.9%
Households with broadband: 44.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 7.8%
No internet access: 55.9%
Without health insurance: 43.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Frankville
State: Alabama
County: Washington County
Center point: 31.6571° N, 88.1433° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 36538

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36569	Saint Stephens, AL	8.2 mi	637	$55,774	$163,500
36558	Millry, AL	11 mi	4,236	$63,967	$141,400
36919	Silas, AL	11 mi	1,878	$59,091	$100,300
36524	Coffeeville, AL	13 mi	1,088	$45,962	$85,600
36518	Chatom, AL	15 mi	2,109	$87,768	$168,500
36548	Leroy, AL	16 mi	1,183	$78,676	$202,700
36908	Gilbertown, AL	16 mi	1,795	$68,125	$111,400
36585	Wagarville, AL	17 mi	681	$106,607	—
36727	Campbell, AL	19 mi	231	$31,548	under $10,000
36451	Grove Hill, AL	19 mi	4,842	$54,417	$152,400
36921	Toxey, AL	20 mi	1,072	$40,481	$175,000
36545	Jackson, AL	20 mi	8,673	$46,553	$141,200

Questions about 36538

What city is zip code 36538?

36538 is assigned to Frankville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36538 in?

36538 is in Washington County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36538?

About 290 people live in 36538, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36538 in?

36538 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36538?

The median household income in 36538 is $37,181.

What zip codes are near 36538?

The closest zip codes to 36538 are 36569, 36558, 36919, 36524, 36518.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36538, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.